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
Outdoor photo of dozens of people on Steadfast home's front porch, steps, and yard for the 2023 ribbon-cutting and open house

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.

  • How your donation matters:
  • as a Friend: $1–$499

    Helps provide daily essentials like meals, transportation, & safe housing.

  • as a Hope Starter: $500-$999

    Supports counseling & mentorship that build trust & healing.

  • as a Journey Partner: $1,000–$2,499

    Funds educational support & job-readiness training for lasting independence.

  • as a Dream Builder: $2,500–$4,999

    Provides ongoing case management & life-skills coaching to prepare youth for an independent future.

  • as a Life Changer: $5,000–$9,999

    Covers critical staff salaries so a caring adult is always present in the home.

  • 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.