Cereni-Te Inc. is a new Supervised Independent Living Facility in Killeen that services young ladies who have aged out of foster care and are experiencing homelessness. Cereni-Te addresses the increasing concerns about our youth homelessness and education by enhancing their skills, sharpening their talents, and teaching life skills while offering them shelter. 

We are hosting a gala event featuring a silent auction that aims at providing life-changing situations for those in need. We are actively seeking in-kind donations including door prizes, gift baskets, and raffles. The funds we raise are instrumental in preventing young adults from facing homelessness, nurturing their skills and talents, and enriching their education. These young individuals are the future of our community, and their success directly impacts our productivity, safety, and stability.

By supporting them, we are investing in the betterment of our society as a whole. When young adults lack preparation for adulthood and financial independence, our communities and society at large lose out on their valuable contributions. Did you know that 40 percent of young adults who exit the foster system are either in jail or dead five years after departing? Did you know 25 percent don't graduate from high school, 1 in 4 become homeless a few days after their 18th birthday, only 1/2 will be employed at age 24, and only 3 percent will earn a college degree?