Donate to Steadfast
Become a Steadfast Champion for Our Youth
Your contributions to Steadfast, Standing Firm Against Youth Homelessness, directly & positively improve the lives of our youth. Your donations are used to pay for housing, food, transportation to work & school, life- & job-skills training, & more!
Steadfast is more than a shelter - it's a home.
Founded in 2018, our doors opened in June of 2023.
Located in our restored farmhouse, youth find safety, consistency, & belonging. With a dedicated live-in “house-parent,” the support of case managers, & community partners, we provide:
- Safe housing & daily meals
- Educational support
- Mentorship & life-skills training
- Transportation to school, work, & medical appointments
- Emotional support & access to counseling
- Opportunities to build independence & confidence
Doors opened in
2023
Gratitude to Our Major Grantors
Made Possible by Our Steadfast Partners & Supporters
Steadfast operates through the generosity of private donations, corporate/business support, & foundation grants made possible through the Ausherman Family Foundation, The Delaplaine Foundation, Ceres Foundation, The Laughlin Family Foundation, & The Community Foundation of Frederick. Every gift, large or small, directly impacts the lives of youth in our care.
As a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, all contributions are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.
Your gift directly transforms the lives of youth experiencing homelessness. Every level of giving brings hope, stability, & a brighter future.
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How your donation matters:
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as a Friend: $1–$499
Helps provide daily essentials like meals, transportation, & safe housing.
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as a Hope Starter: $500-$999
Supports counseling & mentorship that build trust & healing.
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as a Journey Partner: $1,000–$2,499
Funds educational support & job-readiness training for lasting independence.
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as a Dream Builder: $2,500–$4,999
Provides ongoing case management & life-skills coaching to prepare youth for an independent future.
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as a Life Changer: $5,000–$9,999
Covers critical staff salaries so a caring adult is always present in the home.
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as a Visionary: $10,000+
Invests in the long-term growth of Steadfast, ensuring we can serve more youth in need.
Join Us
Together, we can Stand Firm Against Youth Homelessness & offer young people a place to call home, a family to lean on, & a future filled with hope.