Keep the Bus Rolling — Help Youth Get Here

Every ride is an opportunity.

For many of the young people we serve at Austin17House, the biggest barrier to showing up isn't motivation, it's the ability to get here.

Since opening our doors in 2017, we've seen firsthand what happens when youth and families can't access consistent support. Many of the teens we work with face daily challenges that go far beyond what most people see, limited food security, unstable housing, and a lack of the foundational skills that help young people grow into confident, capable adults. When a young person finally decides they're ready to walk through our doors, the last thing that should stop them is not having a ride.

That's why transportation matters so much to us.

Thanks to a generous grant from MVSB Bank and the incredible hands-on work of students from the Seacoast School of Technology Automotive Program in Exeter, NH, we now have a bus thats restored, maintained, and ready to serve. These young automotive students didn't just fix a vehicle. They invested in the future of their peers. We are so grateful.

But getting the bus ready was only the first step. Keeping it running, and putting it to work, is where we need your help.

Your donation will go directly toward:

Fuel, insurance, and routine maintenance to keep the bus on the road
Hiring qualified, background-checked drivers who show up for our youth
Expanding transportation routes to reach more young people who need us most

When a teen has a reliable way to get here, everything changes. They show up. They connect. They grow.

How Your Support Makes a Difference

🧍 Individual Giving Levels

$25 — One Ride Cover the cost of one round-trip ride for a young person to attend programming.

$50 — A Week of Rides Keep one youth connected to Austin17House for an entire week of programming.

$100 — Fill the Tank Help fuel the bus for a week of routes, making sure no one gets left behind.

$250 — Monthly Mover Sponsor a month of transportation support for multiple youth in our community.

$500 — Route Champion Cover the cost of a full monthly transportation route, helping dozens of young people access services consistently.

🏢 Business & Corporate Giving Levels

$1,000 — Community Supporter Sponsor one month of driver hours and receive recognition on our website and social media as a Transportation Supporter.

$2,500 — Youth Mobility Partner Sponsor a full quarter of transportation operations. Includes logo placement on our fundraising page, recognition at Austin17House events, and a social media spotlight on your business.

$5,000 — Route Sponsor Put your name or brand on a dedicated route for the year. Includes all Partner benefits plus signage on the bus, a feature in our newsletter, and an invitation to tour our programs and meet the youth you're helping.

$10,000 — Founding Transportation Sponsor Become the cornerstone of our transportation program. Your investment covers a significant portion of annual operating costs and earns your business prominent, year-round recognition across all Austin17House platforms, events, and communications — and the knowledge that you made this possible.

Austin17House is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. Every dollar stays local and goes directly to serving youth and families in Greater Rockingham County.

Questions? Contact us at austin17house@gmail.com or visit austin17house.org

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