Category Archives: Youth & Teens

Isabela’s Journey from Ungovernable to Unstoppable

Meet Isabela. With the help of Oasis Youth Center, she went from an unmanageable teenager, to a successful young adult with a bright future.

The Key to Helping Vulnerable Communities: Treating Them With dignity

We serve a variety of clients from a variety of backgrounds. Treating them all with dignity regardless of circumstances is key to serving them in a way that meet their needs.

Supporting Refugees through Unique Partnerships

Months after the great Afghan evacuation, many refugees are still trying to find their way in the United States.

An Unlikely Turnaround

She stood by as her older brother became addicted to drugs as a tenth grader. A few months later, he dropped out of school.

Finding Confidence in The Barbershop

It was getting a little out of control, but he didn’t trust that anyone could help.
Dalton, a teen at the Oasis Youth Shelter in Fort Myers, needed a haircut, but there were obstacles.
“My hair had grown out bad but I didn’t have no money to get [a haircut].”

More than Just a Hair-Do

The first day of school was a few days away, and yet she just wasn’t ready.

Arianna had all her supplies and memorized her class schedule but she still didn’t feel… prepared. And the feeling hit her every time she passed the mirror.

Fighting for Better: A Head Start Duval Success Story

Chris was helping her mother transition into an assisted living facility when she suddenly remembered the car.
She was told that her mother, Jean, would no longer have a need for it, and Chris was left wondering What should we do with it? Who should we give it to?

An Unexpected Gift

Chris was helping her mother transition into an assisted living facility when she suddenly remembered the car.
She was told that her mother, Jean, would no longer have a need for it, and Chris was left wondering What should we do with it? Who should we give it to?

Two Brothers and a Village of Support: A Refugee Success Story

When they look around the room, they see two tired, loving parents and five energetic siblings.

And they feel a sense of duty to help provide for them all.

Just a Call Away: A Graduation Success Story

Without a second thought, they jumped in the car and prepared to make the two-hour drive.

Sam Laguerre and Erick Scott were working when they received the call: Mary was about to graduate high school, and she wanted them both to be there… in person.