This month, we chatted with staff from South Seattle Youth Center, UDYC, and YouthBuild as a part of our mini-interview series! Check out the videos below to hear more about these staff member’s favorite client stories, what draws them to their work, and why they love their specific roles. Read More of “Social Media Highlights”
Construction, a field traditionally dominated by men, holds immense potential to offer both “Bread” and “Roses.” YouthBuild is breaking down barriers and empowering young women and gender-diverse individuals to see themselves thriving in these settings. Read More of “Bread and Roses: Building a Future for Youth with YouthBuild “
YouthCare’s 38th Annual Luncheon and 50th Anniversary Celebration was an event to remember! The room was filled with over 900 attendees and an incredible amount of support for this landmark year. Read More of “YouthCare’s 38th Luncheon: Celebrating 50 Years of Service!”
Thank you to everyone who came out to support yesterday’s 38th Annual Luncheon and celebration of YouthCare’s 50 landmark years of service! Read More of “Thank you for attending YouthCare’s Luncheon!”
This month, we toured YouthCare’s shelters and engagement centers! Click to watch the latest videos from our Program Spotlight Series Read More of “Social Media Highlights”
Ten years ago, Troy was couch surfing and struggling to make ends meet. Now, he is a longtime YouthBuild graduate who has returned to help others as the program’s case manager. Read More of “Troy’s Alumni Story”
YouthCare is excited to form a new Youth Action Board (YAB) that officially kicks off this month! Designed to improve YouthCare services by amplifying youth voice, the YAB’s goal is to allow YouthCare clients to gather and discuss how different services and programs within the organization can be better aligned with the needs of clients. Read More of “YouthCare Creates a New Youth Action Board”
While it is crucial for us to acknowledge the sacrifices and hard-fought battles by brave individuals who stood against oppression, it is equally important to acknowledge how much work is still needed for the advancement of the Black community. Read More of “Black History Month”
My favorite case manager at YouthCare, Cate Culpepper, used to tell me, “Life may separate us, but it can never break the bond we share. Read More of “Alex (Cassy) Kinney’s Alumni Story”
The current legislative agenda is organized around broad themes that advocacy efforts will support this year: supporting youth exiting systems of care; advancing economic justice; and youth-centered capital budget investments. Read More of “A Look at 2024’s Advocacy Agenda at YouthCare”
