A Brighter Future
For Our Youth
As former foster youth transition out of Child Welfare Services, a staggering 50% face homelessness within five years.
By age 25, half of them are unemployed, with a mere 4% obtaining a bachelor’s degree. These grim realities perpetuate generational poverty, abuse, and homelessness. However, united efforts can overturn these trends. Together, we have the power to uplift our vulnerable youth, shaping a compassionate and resilient community in the process. Join us by becoming a monthly partner.
Your support has the power to transform lives, ignite hope, and create lasting change.
This year, we celebrated our 20th Annual Make a Difference Gala – 💚 An Emerald Celebration. With the generosity of our community, we raised $145,000 to provide life-changing opportunities for young people.
Every gift, every story, and every success fuels our mission—together, we are making futures possible.
Together We Uplift Former Foster and Homeless Youth.
Call 951-316-0011 to Get Involved
Ways to Partner With Us
Volunteer Program
We cherish our connections with individuals and organizations. Our diverse community has extensive resources with the potential to have a profound impact on our at-risk youth. We invite you to join a service committee, mentor students, serve on our executive board, or attend our annual fundraising gala. Contact us to discuss how you can make a difference.
Sponsorship Program
In 2025, our Annual Make a Difference Gala celebrated our twentieth year of uplifting former foster and homeless youth. During this event, business leaders and generous donors united to raise necessary funding for our collective work. Opportunities abound for sponsorships. Let’s discuss how you, your family, or your business can make a unique impact in 2026.
Give Essential Items
Inspire welcomes essential supplies for our students, such as Amazon gift cards for books, cleaning supplies, paper goods, hygiene items, and working cars. At checkout, please select Inspire Life Skills Training in CORONA, CA as the delivery address.
INSPIRE exists to break the cycle of abuse and poverty through stable housing, education, training, and mentorship of foster and homeless youth.
OUR MISSION
About INSPIRE
What We Do
INSPIRE Life Skills Training Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, has been empowering at-risk youth for 20 years. INSPIRE equips youth by helping students pursue higher education with the support they need for a smooth transition into adulthood. Our mission is to break the cycle of abuse and poverty through stable housing, education, training, and mentorship of foster and homeless youth.
Our Story
In 2005, Kristi Perez founded Inspire with a clear mission: to break the cycle of poverty and abuse through education. Armed with little more than determination, she rented a house and welcomed five former foster girls into the program’s inaugural cohort. Two decades later, over 300 young people seeking shelter and belonging have found refuge in Inspire homes. Inspire’s proven formula offers vital support, empowering these students to shape their futures.
Student Programs
Inspire Offers Two Distinct Opportunities for Youth.
Inspire Housing
This opportunity is for foster and homeless youth who don’t currently have safe, secure housing. Inspire offers you college or vocational guidance, life skills classes, mentorship and professional counseling.
Requirements:
Willing to reside in the Inland Empire area
High school diploma or GED
Ages 18-22
Desire to attend school full-time and work part-time
NOTE: If you are a young parent, please know we value you and your children however, these homes are not equipped with the necessary resources to accommodate the unique needs of families.
Inspired Scholars
This opportunity is for former foster youth who are attending a 4-year university. Inspire offers monthly stipends and professional life coaching.
Requirements:
Accepted or enrolled in a 4-year university
Ages 18-28
Desire to attend school full-time
Inspired Scholars is a critical resource for addressing academic challenges, fostering personal development, and achieving goals. We help get you across the finish line to achieve your degree and set you on a path to accomplish your dreams.
Meet Inspire Student Keziah
Read more about how she perserved to share a new and promising future.
Community Impact
Life can be puzzling for youth living on their own. Your generosity conveys empathy, fosters connection and provides a sense of belonging. It is these expressions of humanity that break the cycle of abuse, poverty and delinquency. As youth mature, they have the opportunity to contribute to a resilient, caring community.
Get in Touch. Get Involved.
We look forward to hearing from you.
