About

Joshua Home: An LGBTQ Safe Haven is leading the way in advocating for residential care for LGBTQ+ youth who are caught in systems that leave them unaccompanied, homeless, or navigating the streets in San Bernardino and Riverside Counties.

Many of these young people have been isolated by their families and communities, and experienced various forms of abuse and discrimination. Unfortunately, the majority of youth shelters in Southern California are ill-equipped to handle the specific challenges that LGBTQ+ youth face when they are homeless and alone.

Currently there are no permanent homes in the Inland Empire or surrounding areas that are designed to cater to the unique needs of these vulnerable young people either.
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Our mission at Joshua Home is to ensure that every LGBTQ+ youth has a place to call home, where they can receive the acceptance, guidance, and love they need to embrace and love themselves.

We're dedicated to creating a safe and supportive environment that fosters acceptance, empowerment, stability, and inspiration. Our staff and partners help to advocate for permanent gender-inclusive housing solutions and provide supportive services and programs that are designed to help LGBTQ+ youth thrive.

At The CENTER, we provide a range of services and programs that are designed to support LGBTQ+ youth who are experiencing homelessness in the Inland Empire as they build the skills and resilience they need to achieve their goals and live fulfilling lives.

Through our team and community partners, we work to ensure that our young people have access to the resources they need to survive and thrive!

We provide:
Parent Mentoring
Families play a critical role in the lives of LGBTQ+ youth, and we are committed to supporting parents as they navigate the challenges of raising LGBTQ+ children. That's why we offer a parent mentoring service to help parents build the knowledge, skills, and confidence they need to support their LGBTQ+ children.

Academic Support
We provide educational support to help young people stay on track with their academic goals, whether they are pursuing a high school diploma or a college degree. Our program includes tutoring, study skills workshops, and assistance with college applications and financial aid.

Life Skills Development
We offer life skills development workshops and classes to help young people build the practical skills they need to live independently. Our program includes financial literacy, cooking and nutrition, gardening, job readiness and other essential life skills.

Basic Needs Support
Meeting basic needs is a critical first step in helping LGBTQ+ youth who are experiencing homelessness. That's why we provide essential resources to young people in need, including clothing, personal hygiene items, and other essential resources to ensure that our young people have access to the resources they need to survive and thrive.