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For Our Youth, Always

Here for foster youth in Oregon from day one.

● About

Supporting Portland Foster Youth.

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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.

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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.

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Life Skills

The Life Skills Program is an 8 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.

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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.

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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.

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● Our Impact

We’re Here to Support.

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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.

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● Contact

Reach Out

To Us.

Interested in our work or curious about how to get involved? Connect with us today!