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Volunteer or Give

Thank you for supporting U-M students who have experienced foster care—our community thrives on your generosity. Whether you want to volunteer your time, donate essential goods, or make a financial contribution, every act of support makes an immediate difference.

Volunteer your time

If you have a few hours to share each month, your unique skills can help a student build critical real-world experience. Our volunteer needs include:

  • Life skills workshops: Teach a session on cooking, budgeting, or basic home care.
  • Driver’s training: Assist a scholar with driving practice hours.
  • Financial guidance: Offer tax preparation or long-term financial planning advice.
  • Career development: Provide internship leads, job shadowing, or career mentorship.
  • Academic tutoring: Help scholars navigate challenging coursework.
  • Scholar connection: Send a thoughtful birthday card to a scholar celebrating their day.
Submit a volunteer inquiry
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Support our resource closet

We accept a wide variety of tangible goods and professional services to help students cover everyday essentials. Your donations directly provide:

  • Resource closet supplies: Grab-and-go dry goods, healthy snacks, and beverages.
  • Daily necessities: Wellness products, welcome baskets, and move-in bedding items.

Donations can be dropped off in our office at Pierpont Commons, room B420.

Want to make a financial gift?

“The main challenges that I ran into before I could even come to school as a transitioning foster youth was paying for just small things like bedding and the moving in necessities. I was fortunate to immediately have support from the Blavin Scholars Program and volunteers.” — Blavin Scholar


                                                



  



  



  

  


  
    
    

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