News & Updates from YouthCare
To Our Dedicated Community, I want to take a moment to address the recent Supreme Court ruling that allows cities to criminalize people experiencing homelessness for sleeping outside. This decision… Read More of “A Message from Our CEO: Defending our Youth: YouthCare’s Response to Harmful Supreme Court Ruling”
I want to share some important updates to our services at YouthCare’s University District Youth Center. To be clear, UDYC is not closing. I can assure you of this. However, there are changes I want to share with you. Read More of “A Message from our CEO Degale Cooper: UDYC Updates”
YouthCare’s Orion Center is now part of King County’s forward-thinking initiative to provide life-saving resources to vulnerable youth. As one of four selected locations, the center now houses a harm reduction vending machine offering free, anonymous access to vital supplies like naloxone, fentanyl test strips, safer sex kits, and hygiene products.
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I want to share important updates about YouthCare and our recent realignment. For 50 years, YouthCare has been a beacon of hope for young people experiencing homelessness. To sustain our impact and adapt to the evolving needs of young people, we embarked on a strategic realignment. This initiative ensures we continue providing high-quality support and services for the next 50 years. Read More of “A Message from our CEO: YouthCare Realignment Update “
Recently, we had the pleasure of welcoming 20 volunteers from the Gates Foundation to one of our shelters. Their mission was simple yet impactful: deep cleaning and organizing the shelter to create a more welcoming and secure environment for the young people in our care. Read More of “The Gates Foundation Volunteers at YouthCare”
As we celebrate 50 years of Pride at YouthCare, we reaffirm our unwavering commitment to supporting LGBTQIA+ youth. Our mission goes beyond simply offering shelter. We strive to create an environment where LGBTQIA+ youth feel valued, supported, and empowered. Read More of “Standing Strong: YouthCare’s Unwavering Support for LGBTQIA+ Youth”
Hello YouthCare Family, I hope this message finds you well. Today, I want to share some important updates about YouthCare and the steps we are taking to ensure we continue… Read More of “A Message from Our CEO: Navigating Our Path to a Sustainable Future”
Threading the needle of growth through difficult experiences, Elena continues to push for better
systems along with her own personal development. Judging from the astonishing journey she’s made in her own life, there’s no doubt she is doing just that. Read More of “Elena’s Alumni Story”
Congratulations to YouthBuild’s latest graduating cohort! The future is bright for these young people, and we are so excited to see where their new certifications and skills take them. Read More of “Congratulations to YouthBuild’s Latest Graduates!”
Last week, staff from the Raikes Foundation did just that as they gathered to volunteer at Catalyst. The volunteers’ energetic help was a wonderful reminder of the power of community in supporting young people experiencing homelessness and a rallying cry for the urgency of volunteer work. Read More of “The Raikes Foundation Volunteers at YouthCare “
