Agape Families was founded in 2012 in response to the estimated 22,000 kids in Oregon that have a parent that is incarcerated. Our mission is to provide hope and stability for these kids and their families through summer camp experiences and family events, programs and training throughout the year. In 2024, Agape partnered with Thrive Housing Network, a nonprofit that owns and operates various housing programs in Eugene for women in difficult situations, to open the Agape Girls House. This newly built duplex in the Ferry Street Bridge area provides young female participants of Agape programs with housing stability, Christian discipleship & community, and practical skills training during their 18-24 month transition to independent adult life.
Brighter Days Giving’s grant will enable us to cover the housing and related program costs for one Agape girl in the Agape Girls House for one year.