An alumni of the Seed House Project programs, Xander Morgan was a program member from 2022-2024, and feels the experience “changed his life for the better.”

Successfully overcoming the past challenges of homelessness, Xander  is currently working on his PsyD degree in Marriage and Family Counseling.

Reflecting back on his time of needing housing services, Xander reflects on his time as an undergraduate student at California State University, Northridge (CSUN), and when the pandemic occurred in 2020.

“With the school’s shut down, I lost financial aid and housing. I was left displaced. I was couch surfing for a couple of years, just trying to survive”, he said.

Searching for opportunities and through his work at the Minority Psychology Network, he explained his circumstances to the CEO of the organization.

Through this connection, Xander learned about the Seed House Project, which provides Transitional Age Youths (18-28) housing services, meals, educational programs, college support, and therapy free of charge to its participants.

“My life started to change after I became a member of the Seed House Project,” he recalls.

Things began to stabilize for Xander. With a home and sustainable environment cultivated with members and staff, Xander thrived.

During his two years with the program residing at the organization’s location in Northridge (another facility is located in Beverly Glen), he was able to make friends, build a solid community at home despite any challenges faced, and learned important life skills such as how to handle conflict.

Xander also completed the Seed House Project’s financial literacy courses. The educational program empowers members to develop sustainable budgeting skills and achieve financial wellness and stability through practical education and ongoing support.

“Everything I learned through the Seed House Project is invaluable”, he said.

Xander continued working and going to school through his time with the Seed House Project, and eventually graduated with a B.S. in Psychology from CSUN in 2025.

After graduating from college, the Seed House Project helped Xander transition into an apartment, where he still lives today two years later.

“Seed House helped me during the entire process of transitioning to living on my own, and I am truly grateful for everything I gained through their support every step of the way,” he said.

Currently working on his PsyD degree in Marriage and Family Counseling, Xander has the ultimate goal of giving people a sense of hope that they can talk about their problems and  providing therapy access to the communities that lack the means for this medical service.

Xander hopes to change policies, publish his own theories, and positively impact the field of psychology on a systemic level.

“It will be a long ride, but I am up to the challenge!” Xander smiled. 

A heartfelt thanks to our supporters that made Xander’s path to success possible. A special thank you to the following partners:

Amity Foundation, Anthony Pritzker Family Foundation, Black Love Fund Grant, California Community Foundation, Fidelity Chairable, Hilton Foundation, Mayer Foundation, Paul and Marlene Serwinek Foundation, Ralph M. Parson’s Foundation, Reissa Foundation, Southern California Grantmakers, Specialty Family Foundation, and the United Way of Greater Los Angeles.