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Today is Youth Homelessness Matters Day, a day that celebrates young peoples' resilience and an important day of advocacy. At STREAT, we’re privileged to work with young people, of which, 45% have past or present experience of homelessness. As a social enterprise, we put the profits from every cup of coffee you buy at our cafes into life-changing Youth Programs, run by our dedicated team. Be a part of the change, grab a STREAT coffee. Learn more on our website: buff.ly/3Jmzahy And this is our quote of the week from one young person who has been through our programs: "Don't make the same mistakes I did. Be more confident, inspire people to do something with their lives and help people realise there is life after homelessness." #yhmd2024 #youthhomelessnessmatters

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

Through four core programs, Kids Alive provides holistic care for vulnerable children, families, and communities. Here’s a closer look at each program: 🧡Restorative Education: We help children heal and equip each child for a life of independence through our schools, nutrition, and scholarships. 🧡Family Strengthening: Kids Alive offers resources to vulnerable families such as parent training, family preservation, education, job skills, therapy, and more. 🧡Protective Care: When authorities have determined that a family is no longer safe, Kids Alive creates safe environments through reunification programs, fostering, adoption, residential care, independent living, and more. 🧡Justice Advocacy: Our trauma-informed staff seeks justice and healing for child survivors of trauma such as sexual abuse, violence, and neglect. Learn more at https://hubs.li/Q02Hmv6Z0 #KidsAlive #KAI #globalnonprofit #leadwithlove #positiveimpact #tomorrowsleaders #globalchange

Inspired by Francine Parham's the Business Behind the Book Summit, I'm sharing the hook to my children's book: Hook Most birds head south for the winter. Mal is usually no different. But after injuring his wing, he can’t fly. Now, as the seasons change and on the verge of homelessness, Mal finds another way to get from NYC to South Carolina: in kicks! ---- In Mal from Manhattan, readers explore and connect to the world through a charismatic, sneaker loving duck named Mal. Mal lives in Central Park. Since he can't fly due to an injury, his unflappable spirit enables him to creatively think of other ways to migrate south. Determined to make the journey, Mal and his best friend, Drake, the squirrel, come up with a plan guaranteed to get him there: a pair of sneakers! In this story, young readers learn about housing insecurity, homelessness, resilience, perseverance, and the importance of friendship. Mal from Manhattan, has been written for all of the children who are at risk of and experiencing homelessness. Plus, the families, teachers, schools, and communities who love them, raise them and educate them. Did you know: - Children experiencing homelessness are nine times more likely to repeat a grade and three times more likely to be placed in special education and four times more likely to drop out of school entirely. - One in every 30 American children goes to sleep without a home of their own each year.  - Approximately 2.5 million children are homeless annually in the United States.  - On any given day, there are approximately 443,000 children in foster care in the United States. - And, homelessness is rising in this country. HUD reported a 12% increase in FY23 from FY22, based on the point in time count. We need more children's books that address homelessness! This is why I'm determined to get this book published. #books #children #childrenbooks #literaryagents #homelessness

#Homelessness is a systemic issue. It’s also a preventable one. Over 14 months, Chapin Hall collaborated with partners and young experts from across the homelessness space to transform their knowledge and experiences into a national #Prevention strategy. We conducted in-depth interviews to understand youth’s pathways through homelessness, hosted working groups to identify solutions, and did a systematic review of prevention evidence. Now, we have a national strategy to share that can help us build a future where every young person has the foundation for success: https://lnkd.in/g8hvxqJE

Breaking Barriers: Empowering Street and Homeless Children for a Better Tomorrow! On this International Street Children Day, let's shed light on the realities faced by these resilient young souls. While 'street children' and 'homeless children' are sometimes used interchangeably, there are important distinctions between the two. Not all homeless children live openly on the streets; many find themselves in hidden circumstances, such as sleeping on floors or in temporary accommodations like hostels. Shockingly, in 2018, around 9,500 children in the UK spent Christmas in hostels or temporary housing, often facing cramped living conditions and sharing facilities with strangers. Join us in raising awareness about this issue and providing essential support to empower street and homeless children. Together, we can break barriers, create equal opportunities, and build a brighter future for every child in need. #StreetChildrenDay #HomelessChildren #BreakingBarriers #RaisingAwareness #SupportingChildren #BuildingABetterFuture #EmpoweringYouth #MakingADifference #ChildrensRights #EqualOpportunities #SocialImpact #EndChildHomelessness #CharityWork

The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act protects education rights for children and youth who are experiencing homelessness. Under this act, transportation assistance is provided to students experiencing housing insecurity to ensure that these kids have equal access to the same free, appropriate public education as their peers. Read our blog, Student Transportation Under the McKinney-Vento Act, for insights into: 1. Homelessness as defined by the McKinney-Vento Act 2. How to identify students who qualify for transportation under the McKinney-Vento Act 3. Barriers to attendance and strategies to overcome these issues Learn more: https://hubs.la/Q02tz2W-0 #AlternativeStudentTransportation #McKinneyVento

Homeless service provisions can be confusing, both to outsiders who care about the issue and to consumers the programs are designed to assist. There are multiple types of programs, all designed to meet households where they are and close the gaps that have left them housing insecure. Even still, waiting lists for help are sometimes years long, and we still see our neighbors living outdoors in unsafe conditions. In this Friday Forum, we will learn together what drives homelessness, what programs work to end homelessness, and why sometimes those programs fail our communities. Empower Missouri’s Friday Forums are our monthly online educational offerings for Missourians to build knowledge on poverty-related policy issues and skill in legislative and grassroots advocacy. Join us on March 8th, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m., by registering on our website: https://lnkd.in/dv5kWzKz Image description: forum title, "Permanent Supportive Housing," with the details above in blue and black text and a background photo of several houses #Webinar #Register #Homelessness #Housing #HousingCrisis #HousingIsAHumanRight

Children are resilient. Early learning programs that serve children with limited access to supports, like Building Early Links to Learning (BELL), are critical to ensuring they thrive later in life. Listen🎧 to the WHYY interview below to learn more 👇