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Join the Philly Homes 4 Youth Coalition for the Breaking Barriers Through Their Eyes: A Summit to End Youth and Young Adult Homelessness, an immersive, hands-on advocacy day focused on ending youth homelessness in Philadelphia. This experiential event will shine a spotlight on the challenges faced by youth and young adults experiencing housing insecurity, featuring powerful stories from those with lived experience. Attendees will gain an in-depth understanding of the current systems and services available to address youth and young adult homelessness, while also collaborating to identify solutions that are working, gaps that need to be filled, and innovative strategies for change. Goal: To cultivate a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by youth and young adults experiencing housing instability and homelessness, and use these insights to build a coordinated community response that drives collective action to end youth and young adult homelessness and ensure all young people have access to safe housing and opportunities to thrive. By the end of the event, participants will leave with actionable insights and a collective vision to build a stronger, more inclusive future for our city's youth and young adults. Please RSVP HERE https://lnkd.in/eHfVw6NQ

This year’s Solidarity Journey was truly unforgettable! From Tijuana to Oceanside, we came together as a community—walking, biking, and connecting with staff, neighbors, partners, and policymakers. It was a week filled with camaraderie, hope, and a shared commitment to ending youth homelessness in San Diego County. Together, we showed love, listened to young people, and reminded them that they are at the heart of the solution. ❤️ But this journey wasn’t just about walking—it was about making real, tangible progress. At the YMCA of San Diego County’s Youth & Family Services, we’re helping to create a lasting impact: ➡︎ Over 1,000 young people supported with housing, case management, and resources last year. ➡︎ 147 young people found stable housing through our transitional programs. ➡︎ And with the support of our community, funders, and partners, we’re expanding services every day. When we focus on supporting young people, the impact goes far beyond today. Half of all adults who’ve experienced homelessness faced it before age 25. By helping young people build stability early, we can reduce homelessness and build stronger communities for everyone. And our work isn’t done yet. Ending youth homelessness takes all of us—and YOU can be part of the solution. Advocate for policies that support young people, get involved in community action, or consider giving. Let’s keep this momentum going and make sure every young person has a safe place to call home. 🏡 Visit sojocali.com for more information. #SolidarityJourney #EndYouthHomelessness #YMCA #SanDiego #CommunityImpact #StrongerTogether Todd Tibbits Krysta Esquivel, MSW David Baker Justin C. Lipford Erin Esposit

🧩 Solving the Puzzle of Situational Homelessness Together At Entryway Central Florida, we believe that community collaboration and innovative solutions are key to solving situational homelessness. Each piece of the puzzle—career training, employment opportunities, stable housing, and supportive partnerships—is crucial in helping individuals and families find their way to self-sufficiency. Here’s how we can all contribute to solving this complex issue: 🔑 Career Training: Equip individuals with the skills to secure and maintain stable employment. 🏡 Housing Solutions: Provide safe and affordable housing options that offer a foundation for rebuilding lives. 🤝 Community Support: Partner with local businesses, nonprofits, and volunteers to create a robust support network. 📚 Education & Resources: Offer access to educational resources and support services that empower individuals to overcome barriers. 🌟 Advocacy & Awareness: Raise awareness about situational homelessness and advocate for policies that promote economic stability and social inclusion. By working together, we can "piece together" a brighter future for those facing situational homelessness. Let’s be the change and create a lasting impact in our community. 💙 #EntrywayCFL #SolvingHomelessness #CommunitySupport #CareerTraining #HousingSolutions #TogetherWeCan #Empowerment #Advocacy #SocialImpact #EndHomelessness #BeTheChange

🏠 Providing Shelter and Hope for Homeless Youth! 🏠 Covenant House offers more than just a roof to homeless youth, including many who have aged out of foster care. They provide essential services like shelter, food, and critical care to young people in need, helping them rebuild their lives with dignity and hope. Their work with youth ensures no young person is left behind, offering a safe space and a path forward. For those impacted by the foster system, stable housing is transformative. It not only provides physical security but also creates the foundation for positive life changes, such as improved mental health, better educational outcomes, and long-term stability. By providing a compassionate, stable environment, Covenant House helps youth regain control of their lives, break the cycle of homelessness, and build a future filled with opportunity. You can visit Covenant House's website to find out how you can support their efforts to end youth homelessness. 🌐 Website: covenanthouse.org Know a resource that can help youth like this? Let’s connect and share similar supports, or learn more about how resources like Covenant House is making a real difference in the lives of those impacted by the system. Together, we can help create the foundation for a brighter future! 💙 #YouthHomelessness #FosterYouth #CovenantHouse #SupportAndShelter #HopeAndDignity

End homelessness in America. We believe ending homelessness in America begins with a sandwich. Our goal, beyond simply providing a PB&J sandwich to those in need, is to acknowledge and recognize the often overlooked homeless individuals and families in our community. When you see those experiencing homeless, one of the questions you may ask yourself is, “What more can I do?” We pray that what begins with a PB&J sandwich grows into much more for those who serve. In small ways, each of us can address homelessness in America. And together, we can end it. Our approach covers three initiatives to fulfill our vision: Educate Advocate Allocate Education represents increasing public awareness. Advocate is increasing support to not only host a PB&J Day, but to seek policy change and expanded community support to develop solutions. Allocate is the giving of our time, talent, and treasure (physical or monetary resources) to support PB&J Days and beyond. To learn more about how you can start a PB&J Day in your area or support us directly in San Antonio, please go to our website, pbandjdays.com. #food #SpreadKindness #pbandjdays #MakeADifference #help #service #homeless #endhomelessness

As we continue to highlight that housing is essential for every human being, we must also understand the complexities of being unhoused. One of the fastest-growing populations suffering from homelessness is seniors. With inflation impacting everyone, it hits those on fixed incomes the hardest. What saddens me most is that as you age, your body starts to decline. Can you imagine being homeless with limited access to medical care and nowhere to heal from your medical conditions? Through Medi-Cal reform, temporary solutions like Post-Hospitalization funding can provide individuals with temporary housing as they heal, while simultaneously working towards permanent housing solutions to ensure they do not return to homelessness. Let’s spend more time being understanding and take action to help our fellow man.

I think a lot about where our 40,000 homeless, couch-surfing & dislocated young people will be this holiday season in Australia. They have fled #violence and #abuse in their homes, #family breakdown or may be from out-of-home care or juvenile detention. So what I think about more is how bloody wrong it is for any young person to be without a place to call #home and how it could, and should, be prevented at any cost. The social and economic cost benefits of this real and present #crisis have all been calculated - it will be cheaper, better, safer, more productive to have young people 'off the streets'. But, AND, there is so much more to this.... our basic care and compassion drives a very human desire to want children and young person to have a safe place to live, learn, grow and dream of a future. #Foyers are one of the evidence-based and proven solutions we already have in #Australia to address youth homelessness. We are calling for more Foyers to be built to support thousands of young people on the path to independence and adulthood. We CAN actually end #youth #homelessness, it is completely within our reach. We can demand this as citizens and taxpayers of our federal and state #Governments. So let's double down and get it done 👊 Clare O'Neil #AnthonyAlbanese #PM #50Foyersby2030 #noyoungpersonleftbehind #noexcuses #tiitsdone

This Homeless Youth Awareness Month, and all year round, let’s pause and reflect on the young lives affected by homelessness lives filled with hope, potential, and resilience that often goes unseen. At Safe Horizon Streetwork Project, we meet these youth where they are, offering more than just shelter – we provide safety, support, and a community that believes in their potential. Programs like ours are vital because they’re more than a lifeline; they’re a springboard to a brighter future, helping youth find stability, healing, and a path forward. Every night, thousands of young people face the harsh reality of not knowing where they’ll sleep. For some, it’s couch-hopping; for others, it’s shelters or even the streets. But their strength and dreams persist, shining brightly in the face of unimaginable hardships. They’re students, artists, aspiring leaders, and change-makers who are simply looking for a chance to be seen and supported. These youth are not defined by their housing status they’re defined by their courage and drive. But they need us to amplify their voices, to rally around their needs, and to fight for the opportunities they deserve. This month, and all year round, let’s commit to raising awareness, showing compassion, and driving change. They may not have a permanent address, but they should always have a place in our hearts.

Our HSA action teams consist of shared data and measurement, community engagement, eviction prevention, and policy and advocacy. With collaboration from each of our teams, we are working together to dissolve #homelessness. Interested in learning more about the Housing Stability Alliance and the work that we are doing with our action teams? Check out our website for more information on how best to get involved with solving the #housingcrisis with us. #HousingGap #EquitableHousing