Gift Cards: Why They Matter
The young people we meet often have to make tough choices with limited resources. Choices like: if I buy these groceries today, will I have enough for the bus to… Read More of “Gift Cards: Why They Matter”
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2019 Year in Review
As the new year approaches, we want to take a moment to review everything we accomplished this past year. 2019 brought achievements and challenges that pushed us to reflect on… Read More of “2019 Year in Review”
Amber: Breaking Down Barriers to Build a Brighter Future
Six months ago, Amber, who uses the pronouns ‘they/them,’ graduated from YouthCare’s YouthBuild, a six-month pre-apprenticeship program that allows young people to earn their GED and build a thriving career… Read More of “Amber: Breaking Down Barriers to Build a Brighter Future”
A Trip Around YouthCare During the Holidays
There’s a palpable air of excitement at YouthCare during the month of December. Last week, it bubbled over the surface as young people celebrated the holidays in safe and welcoming… Read More of “A Trip Around YouthCare During the Holidays”
A Holiday Tradition of Generosity at YouthCare’s Adolescent Shelter
Eleven years ago, a group of United Airlines staff sat down to plan their annual Fantasy Flights event, a tradition where they transform their stations into a winter wonderland for… Read More of “A Holiday Tradition of Generosity at YouthCare’s Adolescent Shelter”
YouthCare Volunteer Spotlight: Viktória
Volunteers play an essential role in YouthCare’s work to support youth experiencing homelessness. In honor of International Volunteer Day, we sat down for a Q&A with one of our amazing volunteers,… Read More of “YouthCare Volunteer Spotlight: Viktória”
YouthCare Endorses Shut Down NWDC Campaign
YouthCare has signed on in support of a campaign to shut down the Northwest Detention Center (NWDC) in Tacoma, Washington. We urge you to support this campaign and sign the… Read More of “YouthCare Endorses Shut Down NWDC Campaign”
Approve Referendum 88
What is Referendum 88? Referendum 88 will decide the fate of Initiative 1000 (see below), a ballot initiative approved by the legislature last year. An “approve” vote on Referendum 88… Read More of “Approve Referendum 88”
YouthCare Opposes Initiative 976
What would I-976 do? I-976 would significantly restrict our state’s capacity to generate revenue for transportation. Among other reforms, the initiative would limit car tab fees to $30 per year… Read More of “YouthCare Opposes Initiative 976”
YouthCare Welcomes Volunteers for Annual “Days of Caring”
This month, YouthCare welcomed volunteers from organizations around the community for their dedicated ‘Days of Caring’. Volunteers from Expedia showed up in full force to spruce up two of YouthCare’s… Read More of “YouthCare Welcomes Volunteers for Annual “Days of Caring””