Help Club 17 Give Teens a Place to Belong, Grow, and Thrive

Club 17 (formerly Fight Club 17) is a low-pressure, positive peer group at Austin17House where teens can slow down, explore identity, build healthy relationships, and strengthen their mental health. Your gift creates a safe, steady space for young people to belong and grow — on their own terms.

Why this matters:

In a noisy, uncertain world, many young people don’t get the steady support they need to become themselves. Club 17 offers real conversations (no judgment, no lectures), consistent mentorship, and gentle skills-building so youth and young adults can develop confidence, emotional regulation, healthy boundaries, and purpose. This work is personal for us and life-changing for participants.

What your donation will do:

- $25 — Supplies for one session (snacks, art materials, journals)

- $75 — Support for a teen to attend a month of meetings

- $200 — Program supplies and facilitator support for one month of Club 17

- $1,000 — Sponsor an entire 8-week series: curriculum, materials, and staff time

Impact:

- Regular attendance gives teens a reliable community that reduces isolation and increases resilience.

- Small-group discussions and skill practice help participants manage stress, set healthy boundaries, and build self-worth.

- Consistent mentorship connects youth to resources and positive adult role models.

Program details:

- When: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 3–6 PM

- Where: Austin17House

- Who: Teens seeking belonging, steady support, and space to grow

How you can help:

- Donate today to fund sessions, supplies, transportation, and trained facilitators.

- Share our campaign with friends, family, and community groups to multiply impact.

- Sponsor a full series to directly fund curriculum and staff.

Thank you: Your support gives young people a place to slow down, be seen, and build something solid inside themselves, so they don’t fall for just anything.