Causes: Children & Youth, Youth Development

Mission: The mission of THRU Project is to help youth overcome the challenges of growing up in the foster care system by providing guidance, support and advocacy in order to prepare then for life after foster care,

Results: Current and former foster youth who have a THRU Project mentor have significantly lower high school drop out rates, teen pregnancy, unemployment and homelessness.

Target demographics: Current and former foster youth

Direct beneficiaries per year: Hundreds of current and former foster youth

Geographic areas served: San Antonio, TX

Programs: Mentoring, Bus passes, Cell Phones, Housing