STAY Inspired: Our Blog

For Deja Douglas, moving into AcademySTAY wasn't just about a room; it was about reclaiming her nervous system. After years of "codependent survival" and grueling commutes to Sacramento State, she finally found a safe place to be planted. "I realized I didn't have to depend on a person... I could depend on myself," she says. Today, as a first-generation college graduate, Deja isn't just a success story - she is a cycle-breaker.

When she entered AcademySTAY, she knew she wanted more...but wasn’t sure how to get there.

Sacramento Impact Group donated funds to furnish AcademySTAY's student apartments. When young adults age out of foster care in...