Let's build a home for LGBTQ Homeless Youth!

Buy a brick or donate items to help us reach our goal! Pledge by Give Miami Day, Thurs, Nov 21st!

How will funds be used?

We have site control of this house, but we need to buy it! Initial funds will assist downpayment and move-in costs, but if we meet all our stretch goals, we could make this a house 100% owned and operated by youth!

What about operating costs?

SMASH gets regular funding from a variety of sources including individuals, foundations and government. We have commitments to pay for operating costs for the first two years, with options to renew.

What if we don't reach funding goal?

The base goal of $50K is high, but totally doable. In the event that we don't meet it, we'll convene the community to figure out the best way to use the house for affordable housing with the funds we have available.

News coverage of the project!

No spare funds? No prob, donate household items!

We're actively accepting donations for the following items:

  1. Beds and Bed Frames
  2. Desks
  3. Dressers
  4. Kitchen supplies (silverware, plates, serving utensils)
  5. Office Chairs

Young happy african american couple moving and carry table. Attractive family of diverse woman and man relocation furniture in new home. Husband and wife perform permutation.
Pencil and ruler/ Dark-eyed young interior designer using pencil and ruler while painting sketches

Do you have interior design talents? Help us design and decorate for our MLK Weekend of Service!

Join us on Sat, Jan 18th from 10AM - 4PM (MLK Day Weekend) for a day of furnishing, decorating and designing the future home of LGBTQ Homeless Youth!

Projected Impact

Youth Led Projects

Youth will have several opportunities to design and develop their own community service and impact projects, making this house a hub a safe space for anyone in need of refuge.

The Latest Tech

The leaders of tomorrow deserve the housing of tomorrow. 100% renewable energy, rain water recycling, and a maker space for creatives.

Training of the Trainers

Youth will benefit from leadership development, and resources to develop their own projects that build power for housing, climate and queer justice!

3 Youth Housed

Youth in this program will finally know freedom from Miami's affordable housing crisis, and will no longer have to choose between shelter and being their authentic selves.

Ready to house youth? Make a pledge here!

You're pledge will contribute to our Give Miami Day goal for 2024!