For Our Youth, Always
Here for foster youth in Oregon from day one.
● About
Supporting Portland Foster Youth.
Project 48 reaches 1,000+ youth (ages 7-23) in the Portland Metro area every year.
Our mission is to support youth in foster care by providing essential items, life skills, and meaningful connections during times of transition.
Your generosity provides stability, confidence, and opportunity for youth facing challenging transitions.
Join the 100!
We’ve supported nearly 7,000 youth since we opened our doors, but we're operating on 25% of the grants we had last year.
Last year we had $200,000 in grant funding. This year we have $50,00.
Competition for grant funding is steeper than ever. Federal support continues to decline, leading more non-profits to compete for the same few available grants.
We’ve made a commitment to never turn a child away. Whether they need a bag, a snack, or more nuanced support. Our doors will always be open.
But we can’t do this without our community’s assistance.
We need to raise $100,000 in the last 100 days of this year.
To keep our shelves stocked with clothes, toiletries, period packs and books.
To keep our food pantry full of fresh produce and groceries.
To keep our Black Hair Care kits packed and delivered to Black foster youth.
We aren’t stopping. And we know you’re with us. Support our goal to raise 100 in 100. And let’s make this the best year ever for foster youth.
Ways to join the 100
Become a Donor
Join the P48 community through one-time or monthly gifts.
Join DAF Day!
Give through your donor advised fund (DAF) and make your giving go even further! DAf day is Oct 8, but you can contribute at any time. Contact your financial advisor.
Planned Giving
If you own stocks or other investments, are planning your estate, or are 70½ years or older and have an IRA, you may be able to make a gift to P48 directly from those assets.
Want to contribute in a different way or need help? We’d love to learn more and hear how we can partner to reach our goal! Please reach out to savanah@p48nw.org.
We believe every individual deserves to feel seen, supported, and valued.
● Programs
Helping Our Youth Level Up
Essential Bags
Delivery with 48 hours of a brand‑new backpack or duffle filled with three days’ worth of clothing, shoes, undergarments, and hygiene and menstrual supplies.
Life Skills
The Life Skills Program is a 6 week course created to act as a bridge for young adults between the ages of 17 - 23 as they transition out of foster care into independence.
Holiday Drive
Since 2019, P48 has partnered with Child Welfare to make holiday dreams come true for over 3,056 teens in foster care, age 13-21. Thanks to the generosity and kindness of our community, Project 48 provides over 500 customized Holiday Bags each year, reminding these teens that they are loved, valued, and cherished by their community.
Black Hair & Cultural Care
The Black Hair and Cultural Care Program (BHCCP) exists to affirm and support every child of African descent in Oregon’s foster care system, past and present, by preserving cultural connection through Black hair care.
● Our Impact
We’re Here to Support.
At P48, impact isn’t abstract—it’s personal. We meet young people in foster care where they are, and we show up with the tools, skills, and support they need to move forward with confidence. From providing essential bags to youth entering care, to graduating teens through life-skills programs, to ensuring families feel supported during the holidays, our work is about stability, dignity, and momentum. Every number represents a young person seen, supported, and reminded they’re not doing this alone.
● Contact
Reach Out
To Us.
Interested in our work or curious about how to get involved? Connect with us today!