On a single night in 2023, more than 34,000 people under 25 experienced homelessness in the U.S. That’s a 15% increase from the previous year. These numbers highlight the urgent need for support and resources to help our unhoused youth find stability and safety. #lifemoves #lifemovesorg #youth #kids
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REST Centres takes a comprehensive approach to understanding and tackling the distinctive and often exacerbated challenges confronted by BIPOC youth who find themselves in the precarious situation of homelessness. We delve deep into these challenges and shed light on the multifaceted issues they face, while also highlighting the diverse range of endeavors and initiatives dedicated to addressing this pressing concern. #light #bipoc #youth #concern #approach #challenge #newsletter
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🏡 Can Australia Prevent Urban Issues and Homelessness? 🎙️ Join the conversation on preserving the integrity of communities and protecting the vulnerable. Reflect on the importance of maintaining cleanliness and safety in public spaces and the consequences of neglecting social issues. Explore how the values of compassion and community support have been eroded in some societies, and discuss strategies for building stronger, more inclusive communities. Let's advocate for a society where everyone is cared for and no one is left behind. #communitycare #socialresponsibility #podcastdiscussion #homeless #australia #urbanissues #homelessnessawareness #modernsociety #society #socialissues #helpandsupport #communityvalues #papalenspodcast #newepisode #podcast
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Those who benefit most from the status quo are often less inclined to advocate for meaningful change. The foster care industry disproportionately impacts and harms those living in poverty and marginalized communities. Families living in poverty have limited access to resources and supports exacerbating their struggles, making it difficult to navigate complex bureaucratic processes and advocate for their rights. The system becomes a trap for vulnerable families, ensnaring them in cycles of poverty and neglect. True change requires more than just good intentions—it demands courage, determination, and a commitment to challenging the status quo. So, ask yourself: are you benefiting from the status quo? Are you content to be complicit in a classist system that so often perpetuates harm and inequality? Or are you ready to be part of the solution, to stand up and fight for a more just and compassionate care for the wellbeing of all families… so they can stay safely together? #childwelfare #fostercare #familywellbeing #justhelp #poverty
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President at Housing Consultants of America, LLC (Affordable Housing Consulting, Auditing, & Training)
I want to shed some light on an important issue that affects people of all ages, genders, and backgrounds - homelessness. It's a problem that can happen to anyone and it doesn't discriminate. Men, women, children, and seniors are all vulnerable to experiencing homelessness. It's a complex issue that requires our attention and action. Let's work together to create a society where everyone has access to safe and affordable housing. Instead of turning a blind eye, let's choose to educate ourselves and raise awareness about this issue. We can advocate for policies that provide support services and access to resources for those who are experiencing homelessness. Remember, every person has value and deserves to live with dignity and respect. Let's work towards a future where homelessness is a thing of the past. https://lnkd.in/gsi6zpma Info@HousingConsultantsOfAmerica.com #EndHomelessness #EmpathyNotJudgment #HomelessnessAwareness #Homelessness #HomelesstoHoused #AffordableHousing #Compassion #Kindness #MakeADifference #Inclusion #HomelessnessAwareness #Equality #Dignity
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Learn about how Section 811 Housing helps people with disabilities and homelessness, read about how their programs work and how to obtain those if you are in need, https://bit.ly/3OUn3e3 #section811 #section811housing #emergencyhousing #housinghelp #housingassociation #housingassistance #homeless #disabled #DisabilitySupport
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Did you know that an estimated 4.2 Million youth and young adults experience housing insecurity? Seven hundred thousand of which are unaccompanied minors. These young people may be without homes for a multitude of reasons, such as fleeing domestic abuse, LGBTQIA+ discrimination, losing parents/guardians suddenly, or several other reasons. Foster care. Homelessness is often hidden among youth and young adults since many are not in shelters and may transition between temporary sleeping arrangements with friends or acquaintances. Learn more about homlessness among youth here: https://ow.ly/9UQc50Qq3Ny #JOURNEYSLivesHere
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Early education and care programs tend to take one of two approaches: those specifically serving children of lower income families & those available to all regardless of income. Read about the history of early education and care alongside the trajectory of homelessness in NYC in our report, Leaps and Hurdles: https://bit.ly/3qyEngD #EarlyEd #EarlyEducation #NYC #Homelessness #LeapsandHurdles
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Writer, public speaker, and community outreach specialist Activist for the empowerment of those that experience homelessness. Writer of how we can make life beyond today better.
When trying to find sollutions we have to think in more than one dimension. When approaching even the most common and strait forward challenges in our daily lives when we use more than one perspective and look at it from all angles we are able to find sollutions that are empowering and sustainable. Just as in when designing a shirt and when designing empowerment opportunities for those that experience homelessness we have to look at the situation from all perspectives and factors. Lets build sollutions together. One person at a time. One risk factor at a time. #leadership #mentalhealthawareness #investment #housingcrisis #homelessness #youth #tiedyeinspired #housingisawinwin
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Disability and homelessness: two challenges that when combined require our extra care and attention. This #InternationalDayOfPersonsWithDisabilities, let's advocate for a Toronto that is inclusive, accessible, and supportive for all. 🌍💪🌆 #AccessibilityForAll
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Youth homelessness is a pressing issue that intersects with the concept of shelter and housing as a human right. It encompasses various factors such as family conflict, poverty, and lack of support systems. Providing stable housing for youth is crucial for their well-being, education, and future prospects. Recognizing housing as a fundamental right entails ensuring accessible and safe accommodations for all individuals, including vulnerable youth populations. This may involve implementing comprehensive support programs, affordable housing initiatives, and policies addressing the root causes of youth homelessness. Ultimately, prioritizing housing as a human right is essential for fostering dignity and opportunity for all young people. #youth #homelessness #shelter #humanright
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