Room for Hope

Creating stability and opportunity for young adults transitioning out of foster care.

About the program

Each year, thousands of young adults age out of foster care without stable housing or a support system. Room for Hope unites property management companies, Entrata, and the 29:11 Project to provide safe housing and wraparound support for these youth as they take their next step toward independence.

 
 

How it works.

Apartment
contribution

Participating properties commit to providing an apartment (typically rent-free for 12 months) for a young adult transitioning out of foster care.

29:11 project
support

Works directly with the youth to design their dream bedroom.

Organizes delivery and coordinates the day-of move in experience.

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Entrata
support

Partners with local nonprofit organizations to identify qualified candidates.

Provides financial support for furnishings, room design, and move-in coordination.

Coordinates communication between nonprofit partners, participating properties, and the 29:11 Project to help ensure a smooth experience.

Property
management partners

Identify one or more available units to contribute - location and preferred timeframe.
Own the final decision on the Room for Hope program recipient.
Collaborate with Entrata and 29:11Project on the move-in details.
On-site teams are encouraged to participate in the Room for Hope move-in day.

FAQ.

How are youth participants selected?
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Entrata partners with local nonprofits to advertise the program and invite qualified youth to apply. After the application deadline, candidates are reviewed and reference interviews are conducted to help identify individuals who are ready to thrive in both the program and the community. The participating property management team will make the final decision from 2-3 vetted applicants and then work directly with the chosen candidate on executing a lease.

What is the time commitment?
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The typical commitment is one year, though details can be discussed.

How much lead time is needed to identify aparticipant and create a Room for Hope?
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Once participation is confirmed, Entrata and nonprofit partners begin working approximately three months before the anticipated move-in date to identify a participant, coordinate logistics, and plan the room design and move-in experience.

What recognition and support do participating properties receive?
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Participating properties will receive two complimentary passes to Summit 2026, exclusive meet-and-greet opportunities, and social recognition celebrating their impact.

How are utilities and other living expenses handled?
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Each participating property can determine what expenses they’d like to include as part of their contribution. We’ll include your preference in the application form so expectations are clear from the start. Some properties choose to cover utilities as part of their contribution, while others prefer that the tenant take on these expenses to experience the responsibility of managing bills and due dates.

Who pays for the furniture and room designelements? And what happens to the furniture atthe end of the year?
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Entrata partners with local nonprofit organizations to cover the cost of the furnishings and room design elements as part of the Room for Hope program. At the end of the one-year housing term, the furniture and decorbelong to the individual. This allows them to take their items with them as they move into their next home and continue building their independence.

Are there any Fair Housing or legal considerations?
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Room for Hope participants are typically young adults aged 18–21 who are legally able to sign leases. The federal Fair Housing Act does not list age as a protected class, but state and local laws may vary. You should consider whether this opportunity is suitable for your particular circumstances. Entrata does not provide tax, accounting,or legal advice, so you should consult with your own professional advisers. Entrata is excited to facilitate this opportunity, but Entrata is not responsible for the ultimate decision to provide an apartment to an individual or any actions that individual may take.

Building impact together

One apartment can help change the trajectory of a young person’s life.
Room for Hope is designed to be simple for property teams to support and meaningful for the young adults it serves.

Next Steps

Confirm your interest and preferred timeline for participation.
Entrata will schedule a brief call to answer questions and coordinate details.

Contact

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