Founded in 2009 by 6 year old Jonas

email:
info@loveinthemirror.org
call:
562-355-2689
write:
po box 7261
long beach, ca
90807

Definition of Homeless Youth

The term homeless children and youth means individuals who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence. This definition also includes:

  • Children and youth who are sharing the housing of other persons due to loss of housing, economic hardship, or a similar reason

  • Children who may be living in motels, hotels, trailer parks, shelters, or awaiting foster care placement

  • Children and youth who have a primary nighttime residence that is a public or private place not designed for or ordinarily used as a regular sleeping accommodation for human beings

  • Children and youth who are living in cars, parks, public spaces, abandoned buildings, substandard housing, bus or train stations, or similar settings, or
  • Migratory children who qualify as homeless because they are children who are living in similar circumstances listed above

(from the CDE website)

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EVERY child should look in the mirror and love themself. Jonas, age 6
                                                                                    
Mission

Love in the Mirror is a charitable organization that strives to inspire young people to MAKE A DIFFERENCE through their volunteer commitment of providing needy and homeless youth basic necessities such as food, clothing and learning materials.

Love in the Mirror is a 501(c)(3) organization. All donations are tax-deductible. Our Federal Tax Id is 27-1309206

Click on button to make a tax-deductible donation to Love in the Mirror, Inc via paypal 

So you wanna help?
Think about starting a drive or an event to help out kids in need!

Love in the Mirror's
WISH LIST
food | clothing | learning | hygiene
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food

non perishable foods
breakfast bars/granola bars
fruit snacks
healthy snacks (nuts, seeds, dried fruit)
crackers
boxed juices
bottled water

clothing
for all ages
underwear
socks
hats
belts

hygiene
toothbrushes
toothpaste/floss
soap
shampoo
baby wipes
hand sanitizer
female products
shaving products
lotion
hair care products
basic first aid (band-aids, ointment)

learning materials
backpacks
pencils/pens
paper
books (in all languages)
crayons/markers/colored pencils
arts & craft supplies
learning games
puzzles

There is also a need for blankets, sleeping bags, sheets, towels and tarps.

About Love in the Mirror



Love in the Mirror began with the love of Jonas, a 6 year old boy who wanted to help kids that were less fortunate than him by giving them things he felt no child should live without. The idea grew into a non-profit organization that strives to meet the needs of underprivileged and homeless children, while at the same time,  kids like Jonas can gain the ability to develop self-esteem and learn great leadership skills. With the support of dedicated adults, these kids can grow into great community leaders and feel good about themselves while they offer those in need necessities like clothes, toiletries, learning materials, toys and a chance to be happy so they can look in the mirror and love what they see.