FITRAH

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ABOUT US


Fitrah, derived from the Arabic language, means "a person's natural disposition at birth." 

Our organization's vision is straightforward: we believe that every young person, regardless of their race, religion, or gender, is born pure, innocent, and deserving of a future full of opportunities to grow and thrive.


WORK is Our Solution

At Fitrah, we believe in the power of paid, purposeful work to transform lives. Our youth-run social enterprise provides vulnerable and foster youth in Sacramento County with real-world experience, one-on-one mentorship, and the confidence to build a betterre.

Through our online book reselling business, youth earn a paycheck while gaining valuable skills in communication, teamwork, and leadership. With increasing responsibility and personal mentorship, they begin to see—and believe in—their own potential.

We serve some of the most underserved youth in our community: those in or transitioning from foster care, experiencing homelessness, involved in the justice system or disconnected from school. Our two-phase program delivers measurable results by helping youth break down barriers and envision a future filled with purpose and opportunity.

Together, we can equip youth not just to survive—but to lead, contribute, and thrive.

Thank you for believing in their potential.

WORK is Our Solution

At Fitrah, we believe in the power of paid, purposeful work to transform lives. Our youth-run social enterprise provides vulnerable and foster youth in Sacramento County with real-world experience, one-on-one mentorship, and the confidence to build a better future.

Through our online book reselling business, youth earn a paycheck while gaining valuable skills in communication, teamwork, and leadership. With increasing responsibility and personal mentorship, they begin to see—and believe in—their own potential.

We serve some of the most underserved youth in our community: those in or transitioning from foster care, experiencing homelessness, involved in the justice system, or disconnected from school. Our two-phase program delivers measurable results by helping youth break down barriers and envision a future filled with purpose and opportunity.

How You Can Help

This Big Day of Giving, your support will help fund our summer program, providing:

  • Paid stipends for youth
  • Transportation support
  • Dedicated staff and mentors
  • Nutritious snacks
  • Program t-shirts and supplies

Together, we can equip youth not just to survive—but to lead, contribute, and thrive.

Thank you for believing in their potential.


Giving Activity

Mission

Creating real job opportunities for vulnerable youth in our community- those aging out of the foster care system, court-involved or homeless. We give our youth a real paid job in our online business, combined with mentorship so that they can harness their potential and have a better outcome with their education, their work, and their lives.

Needs

𝗨𝗥𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗧: 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗵’𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴

We need your help—𝗙𝗶𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗵’𝘀 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝘃𝘂𝗹𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸.

Due to the sudden and devastating cut of over $𝟰𝟬𝟬 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗽𝘀 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘄𝗶𝗱𝗲, programs like ours are being left without the critical support we rely on to serve youth aging out of foster care, experiencing homelessness, or impacted by the justice system.

𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁—𝗶𝘁 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀.

With the help of AmeriCorps members, Fitrah has guided youth toward high school graduation, employment, and healing from trauma. Without immediate funding, we won’t be able to continue this life-saving work.

This 𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴, we’re calling on our community to step in.

Your donation will help us:

• Continue one-on-one mentorship for youth who have no one else

• Provide mental health and emotional wellness workshops

• Offer job training and leadership development through our social enterprise

𝗪𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗳𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘀.

Please donate now and share our call for support. Together, we can keep hope alive.

𝗗𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝘄 – 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗗𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘀!

Equity Statement

"𝗙𝗶𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗵" 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗔𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗰 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹, 𝗽𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼.

At Fitrah, we believe every young person—regardless of race, religion, or gender—is born with inherent goodness and unlimited potential. Our vision is simple: to ensure every youth has the opportunity to grow, thrive, and build a future filled with possibility.

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

FITRAH

Year Established

2017

Tax id (EIN)

82-3212876

Guidestar

Mission Category

Youth Development

Operating Budget

$100,001-$250,000

Organization Need

Funding: Program, Space: Office or Other, Technology

Demographics Served

Individuals with disabilities, Youth & Children, Homeless/Underhoused/Unhoused

BIPOC Leadership

Executive Director/CEO

Local Counties Served

Sacramento

Equity Statement

Equity Statement

Address

5930 S LAND PARK DR UNIT 22094
SACRAMENTO, CA 95822

Service areas

Sacramento, CA, US

Rancho Cordova, CA, US

Folsom, CA, US

North Highlands, CA, US

Elk Grove, CA, US

other

916-970-0770

Email

hello@fitrah.org

Website

https://www.fitrah.org

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