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Meet YouthCare’s Interim CEO: Colleen Echohawk

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Dear Friends,  As most of you know, Melinda Giovengo ended her 15-year tenure as YouthCare’s CEO on August 31. We are grateful to Melinda, and especially to YouthCare’s outstanding Executive… Read More of “Meet YouthCare’s Interim CEO: Colleen Echohawk”

Posted by Suzanne Sullivan on September 15, 2021

A Special Message From Dr. Melinda Giovengo

Dear Friends, Well, my final hour at YouthCare is now here.  As I look back on my 15-year tenure as CEO & President and my 10 years of direct service at YouthCare, I can say it… Read More of “A Special Message From Dr. Melinda Giovengo”

Posted by Suzanne Sullivan on September 1, 2021

Special Announcement from YouthCare’s Leadership

Dear Friends,  After 15 years of service to our community, I will be transitioning out of my role as CEO & President of YouthCare, effective August 31, 2021. The last… Read More of “Special Announcement from YouthCare’s Leadership”

Posted by YouthCare on July 15, 2021

YouthCare Hires Jennifer Patterson as its Chief Operating Officer

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June 16, 2021, SEATTLE – YouthCare announced the hiring of Jennifer Patterson to the position of Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective June 1, 2021. Patterson will report to Melinda Giovengo,… Read More of “YouthCare Hires Jennifer Patterson as its Chief Operating Officer”

Posted by YouthCare on June 16, 2021

YouthCare Becomes One Roof Foundation’s First Beneficiary

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The philanthropic arm of the Seattle Kraken and Climate Pledge Arena provides a ten-year, $10 million partnership of funds and in-kind donations to fight homelessness May 4, 2021 – SEATTLE… Read More of “YouthCare Becomes One Roof Foundation’s First Beneficiary”

Posted by YouthCare on May 4, 2021

Thank you Volunteers!

Happy Volunteer Appreciation Month  At a time when we all felt more isolated than ever, at a time when it would be so easy to turn inward, YouthCare’s compassionate team… Read More of “Thank you Volunteers!”

Posted by Suzanne Sullivan on April 30, 2021

GiveBIG is Back: Four Reasons to GiveBIGGER for Homeless Youth

GiveBIG is here! Join us for 48 hours of online giving and philanthropy in our community. Read below for our top reasons to GiveBIGGER for youth experiencing homelessness in our community—and make… Read More of “GiveBIG is Back: Four Reasons to GiveBIGGER for Homeless Youth”

Posted by Suzanne Sullivan on April 27, 2021

Peer to Peer – How you and your friends can make a BIG difference for youth!

GiveBIGGER this year by hosting a GiveBIG FUNdraiser! Washington’s annual statewide fundraising campaign is underway! This year, GiveBIG has expanded its platform to support individuals and groups to fundraise on… Read More of “Peer to Peer – How you and your friends can make a BIG difference for youth!”

Posted by Nura Ahmed on April 22, 2021

GiveBIGGER to keep youth safe – now through May 5th!

GiveBIG—our state’s biggest collective giving event—is here! Giving runs through 11:59p.m. on May 5th!  Today, we’re asking for your help to keep youth experiencing homelessness safe and fight back against… Read More of “GiveBIGGER to keep youth safe – now through May 5th!”

Posted by Nura Ahmed on April 22, 2021

YouthCare’s Support for Immigrant & Undocumented Youth from the Border

YouthCare’s mission is to support young people who need immediate shelter, basic needs, food, and stability to build a better future. We do this for young people in our community,… Read More of “YouthCare’s Support for Immigrant & Undocumented Youth from the Border”

Posted by YouthCare on April 18, 2021

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