OUR STORY

The Juvenile Hall Auxiliary is a non-profit organization giving young men and women in the juvenile justice system a second chance. Through donations and the efforts of volunteers, the Juvenile Hall Auxiliary provides scholarships, internships, career development, and financial assistance. Our programs reduce recidivism by forming positive relationships with the young people who need it most, arming them with the skills they need to start over, and offering assistance at every step of their re-entry into society. Since 1955, our support has enabled them to follow their dreams to  become pilots, teachers, business owners, and even members of law enforcement. 

Because the Auxiliary is a volunteer-driven organization, over 90% of its funds and donations go directly to helping our at-risk youth. Your donations are received with gratitude and handled carefully and wisely.

​How Your Donations Help Reach At-Risk Youth

• Provide scholarships to young people enrolled or seeking to be enrolled in college, trade schools, or credential programs advancing career development. Last year we supported over 30 scholars.
• Pay for our Internship Program, where post-detention youth work at our Hall Closet Thrift Store gaining valuable job experience and personal mentorship.
• Provide books for the newly expand Orin Allen Youth Rehabilitation Facility Library, Juvenile Hall Library, Juvenile Hall living units, and Juvenile Hall.
• Support life skills programs to teach youth in Juvenile Hall practical and applicable skills.
• Provide clothing and backpacks through our back-to-school program.
• Provide gang-related tattoo removal.
• Give mini-grants to deserving young people in need of funding for graduation celebrations, school events, and sports programs.
• Provide Bart/bus passes for needy youth to see probation officers, to go to school, or to go to work.
• And much, much more!