Elevating Indigenous Youth Knowledge: The Path to Homelessness Prevention Isaac Sanders I November, 2024 Back to blogs In the face of a growing homelessness crisis in America, Indigenous youth find themselves disproportionately affected yet often overlooked in broader discussions and … Read More
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Beyond Shelter: Innovative Flexible Cash Assistance Approaches to Youth Homelessness
Beyond Shelter: Innovative Flexible Cash Assistance Approaches to Youth Homelessness Isaac Sanders I November, 2024 Back to blogs Innovative cash assistance programs are revolutionizing how we address youth homelessness. From prevention to intervention, these flexible financial solutions empower young people, … Read More
Co-Designing Direct Cash Transfers: A Youth Consultant’s Perspective on Tackling Youth Homelessness
Co-Designing Direct Cash Transfers: A Youth Consultant’s Perspective on Tackling Youth Homelessness Leeze Castro I November, 2024 Back to blogs Leeze Castro shares insights from Washington State’s innovative approach to developing a Direct Cash Transfer program for youth experiencing homelessness. … Read More
Co-designing a Direct Cash Transfer Program in Washington State
Co-designing a Direct Cash Transfer Program in Washington State Liz Harding Chao I Leeze Castro I October, 2024 Back to blogs To read the complete report Click here In August 2024, we joined with Point Source Youth (PSY) and the … Read More
The Power of Co-Designing Lived Experience
The Power of Co-Designing Lived Experience Isaac Sanders I September, 2024 Back to blogs Harnessing the insights and creativity of young people with lived experience is crucial for developing effective solutions to youth homelessness. Together, we can build systems that … Read More
The Power of Love and Community in Ending Youth Homelessness: Insights from Garrett Mason
The Power of Love and Community in Ending Youth Homelessness: Insights from Garrett Mason Isaac Sanders I September, 2024 Back to blogs Love can heal all of that, so lead with it, live with it, be it. Garrett Mason In … Read More
The Needed Power of By/For Organizations in Ending Youth and Young Adult Homelessness
The Needed Power of By/For Organizations in Ending Youth and Young Adult Homelessness Isaac Sanders I August 21, 2024 Back to blogs The movement to end youth and young adult homelessness is gaining significant momentum, with by/for organizations playing a … Read More
Rising Tides Lift All Boats: The Importance of Intersectional Youth Homelessness Data
Rising Tides Lift All Boats: The Importance of Intersectional Youth Homelessness Data Isaac Sanders I August 21, 2024 Back to blogs Intersectional youth homelessness data serves as a powerful tool for understanding and addressing the complex, overlapping challenges faced by … Read More
Addressing Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Youth Homelessness
Addressing Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Youth Homelessness Isaac Sanders I June 24, 2024 Back to blogs Transgender and gender non-conforming youth face a disproportionately high risk of homelessness, with studies showing they are 120% more likely to experience homelessness compared … Read More
Quality SOGIE Data is a MUST for Understanding and Housing Homeless LGBTQIA2S+ Youth
Quality SOGIE Data is a MUST for Understanding and Housing Homeless LGBTQIA2S+ Youth Isaac Sanders I June 24, 2024 Back to blogs According to recent studies, LGBTQIA2S+ youth experience homelessness at disproportionate rates compared to their cisgender heterosexual peers, making … Read More