Give What’s Needed, Exactly When It’s Needed.
For youth aging out of foster care, small things can be make-or-break.
Your gift today funds immediate essentials: toilet paper, groceries, emergency dental care, even electricity - at the exact moment they’re needed most.
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Essentials and Student Wish Lists
Building Foundations for Independence
When students arrive at AcademySTAY, many come with nothing but determination and a suitcase. Or less. Our Essential Items List includes the basics that transform an empty apartment into a stable foundation: toiletries, cleaning supplies, kitchen basics, and bedding that says "you belong here."
Our Student Wish Lists reflect their personal goals and dreams. From textbooks and professional clothing to cooking equipment and study supplies, these items bridge the gap between surviving and thriving.
"Even while sleeping in a broken-down car, I remained committed to pursuing my education."
— AcademySTAY Student
Every item you provide, whether it's shampoo, a coffee maker, or interview clothes, removes one barrier between a determined young adult and their future. We add items here that we may need for Welcome Kits or when students are running low on supplies and funds at the same time.
This is also where our students request items they need for home, work, or school.
Amazon Wish List
Shop our curated Amazon Wish List featuring items our students have personally requested—from dorm essentials and professional clothing to textbooks and kitchen basics. Every item helps a young person thrive in their transition to independence. One-click shopping, maximum impact.
Target Essentials
Help us welcome new students with dignity. Our Target registry includes hygiene supplies, basic home goods, and comfort items that turn an empty apartment into a real home. These everyday essentials mean everything to someone starting over with nothing but determination.
Walmart Dress for Success
Start them off on the road to success with some basics: socks, undershirts, dress shirts - everything they need to feel confident when interviewing for a job, networking, or attending class on campus.