Help Us Continue Our Mission!

We asked our teens a simple question:
“What would you be doing if you weren’t at The Haven today?”
A lot of students gave the same quiet answer:
“I’d be in my room… doomscrolling, playing video games, or sleeping.”

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Behind those words is a deeper truth—without connection, many teens slip into isolation.

But at The Haven, they laugh, build friendships, share meals, learn life skills, and experience what it feels like to be noticed, valued, and welcomed.

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The Haven Teen Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving middle and high school students across the greater Orting Valley—including homeschool and co-op teens. For 11 years, we’ve remained a free, caring place where local youth can belong, grow, and be surrounded by caring mentors. We are 100% volunteer-run, and we serve an average of 600 students each month.

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In today’s digital world teens often struggle with confidence and face-to-face connection. When teens walk into The Haven, our focus is on giving them what screens can’t— meaningful interaction, positive mentorship, practical life skills, and a safe place to grow in confidence and belonging.

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And it’s working! In the past five years, we’ve seen sharp declines in depression, self-harm, and fights, while friendships, confidence, and joy have grown.

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However, the financial landscape has changed. Grants at the city, county, and foundation levels have become extremely limited, and sustaining funds are harder to secure. To keep serving teens in 2026, we must build a stable base of support.

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It costs just $150 to keep our doors open for one day—covering rent, meals, supplies, utilities, and the simple, sacred place where teens find connection instead of isolation. Many families choose to sponsor a full day, others a half-day or even a few hours. Every part matters, and every contribution directly protects this caring place teens depend on.

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And we're excited to share that momentum is already building—
over $15,000 has been raised or pledged toward our $50,000 goal. Since it costs just $150 to stay open each day, that means we’ve already covered almost a third of the day’s teens depend on us. Each contribution—big or small—helps unlock one more day of laughter, mentorship, and belonging.

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Your teens are always welcome here—whether your family is able to contribute or not.
We’re grateful for every parent who reads, encourages, forwards this email, or simply believes in our mission. However, you choose to participate—even by spreading the word—we celebrate that with all our hearts.

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Thank you for walking this journey with us—and for caring so deeply about Orting’s teens.

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Help us continue in serving our youth! You can make a one-time or recurring gift below