WANDA ALSTON FOUNDATION
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Mission Statement
The Wanda Alston Foundation's (WAF) mission and vision is to eradicate homelessness for LGBTQ youth and young adults in Washington, DC. Since 2008, Wanda Alston Foundation has worked to improve the lives of homeless LGBTQ youth by providing up to 18 months of shelter, case management, life skills training, connections to medical, mental health and behavioral health care and support with finding or keeping employment. The facility has 24-hour on-site staff. All of the youth have experienced high levels of discrimination and loss of connections to family and friends. All our youth have been rejected and have survived unspeakable violence and abuse. Their trauma creates substantial obstacles to achieving stable mental health, housing and employment. We address the immediate needs of each resident with the aim to provide safety, support and consistency to allow the residents to work toward completing educational goals, maintain stable employment and decrease the risk of chronic homelessness.
About This Cause
As anti-LGBTQ+ forces seek to erase us, we’re fighting back. The Wanda Alston Foundation is on the frontlines defending unhoused queer youth. Join us in funding our Queer Legacy, Bold Future strategic plan as we scale up and push forward. Our youth deserve more than survival. They deserve equitable access to the American Dream. Four Pillars of Impact 1. Scale & Deepen Programming - New Service Model - Youth-Centered Clubs - Research Lab (In 2026) 2. Elevate Wanda’s Story - New Website (Done! Check it out here.) - Increase the Foundation’s Awareness - Build a District-Wide Coalition 3. Fundraise $100k - Raise $100,000 - Recruit New Board Members - Host Reception - Expand Office Space 4. Foster A Positive Work Culture - Implement Quarterly GOAT Award - Expand Benefits and Wellness Opportunities