Being a teenage girl is hard enough.
Being a teenage girl in the foster care system?
Even harder.
For most children living in the foster care system, new clothes can feel downright unobtainable.
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It can mean the difference between fitting in with peers or standing out for all the wrong reasons.
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The I Love You So Much Foundation believes that self-expression shouldn’t come with a price tag. And neither should the confidence that comes with looking and feeling your best in a stylish new pair of clothes.
No teen girl should have to worry about how many times they wore the same outfit this week… unless, of course, they really, really love it (and let’s face it—we all deserve to find that one favorite hoodie we’ll leave unwashed for months on end).
Our Mission
Our mission is to empower girls in need by providing access to new clothing and essential items.
What We Do
The ILYSM Foundation is a 501c3 non-profit organization that provides access to new, on-trend clothing and hygiene products for teenage girls in need, through free, personal, and fun shopping experiences designed to promote a sense of self-worth and normalcy.
How It Works
Apply
Fill out this form to refer a deserving teen, and we'll schedule a shopping experience for her.
Shop
From trendy clothes and comfy pieces, she'll discover the clothes that make her feel confident.
Experience
We'll treat her to a fun shopping spree complete with music, snacks, and a personal stylist.
Enjoy!
She'll walk out with a bag full of goodies and the feeling that she can rock the world.
The ILYSM Impact
It’s more than just new clothes. The ILYSM experience can:
Increase confidence and self-esteem
Reduce feelings of stress and anxiety
Improve school readiness and participation
Promote the power of choice
Voices of Hope
“When I go back to school, it makes me feel happy because I love the feeling of having new clothes to wear. I love going to school looking freshhh”
Program Participant, Age 14
“It makes me happy and grateful to be able to wear new and cute clothes! Getting new clothes is always a blessing and exciting in this generation where clothes are everything!”
Program Participant, Age 16
“ILYSM Foundation's approach towards empowering teenage girls is commendable. They have created a supportive and nurturing environment for these young individuals.”
Rebecca Davis, Foster Parent