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The Lifeline of Safe Place with Traci Starr

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“Yesterday I had a librarian call and tell me they had a youth who told them he had run away from home and had been hanging out at the library for about three hours…he was seven. Seven years old. What do you do with a baby?” Read More of “The Lifeline of Safe Place with Traci Starr”

Posted by Christine Clark on April 26, 2022
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GiveBIG is Back: 4 Reasons to GiveBIG for Homeless Youth

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GiveBIG is here! Join us now for early giving, leading to the official 48 hours of online giving and philanthropy on May 3-4. Read below for our top reasons to GiveBIGGER… Read More of “GiveBIG is Back: 4 Reasons to GiveBIG for Homeless Youth”

Posted by Christine Clark on April 20, 2022
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In Support of our LGBTQIA+ community

YouthCare stands in strong opposition to anti-LGBTQIA+ legislation currently being considered throughout the United States, including horrific anti-trans legislation in Texas and the hateful “Don’t Say Gay” bill in Florida.… Read More of “In Support of our LGBTQIA+ community”

Posted by Jessie Friedmann on April 1, 2022
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Lunch & Learn: State Budget Update

Join YouthCare’s Director of Public Policy, Jessie Friedmann, and our Director of Community Engagement, Randi Eseltine as they give an update on the just released Senate and House budget as… Read More of “Lunch & Learn: State Budget Update”

More Than Just A Month

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We at YouthCare will elevate Black voices and narratives and encourage our teams and communities to go beyond awareness and education to action. Read More of “More Than Just A Month”

Posted by Randy Corradine on February 22, 2022
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Key Bank Makes Impact Investment in Homeless Youth Employment Programs

For young people experiencing the challenges of homelessness, a job is a gateway to stability and direction. Read More of “Key Bank Makes Impact Investment in Homeless Youth Employment Programs”

Posted by YouthCare on February 22, 2022
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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
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Staff Spotlight: Danee, Associate Director of Adolescent Housing Services at YouthCare

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We’re taking some time to share the stories of our incredible staff who carry out YouthCare’s mission of ending youth homelessness in our community. Meet and learn more about Danee,… Read More of “Staff Spotlight: Danee, Associate Director of Adolescent Housing Services at YouthCare”

Posted by YouthCare on March 8, 2021
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Living In Joy: The Beauty Behind The University District Youth Center

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On my fourth day as a new YouthCare staff member, I visited the University District Youth Center (UDYC), YouthCare’s engagement center located in the University District. I didn’t know what… Read More of “Living In Joy: The Beauty Behind The University District Youth Center”

Posted by Nura Ahmed on March 4, 2021
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Let’s talk Progressive Revenue!

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Happy Week 7 of 15 of Washington State’s legislative session! YouthCare is participating this week in the coalition Balance Our Tax Code’s Revenue Week of Action, which aims to raise… Read More of “Let’s talk Progressive Revenue!”

Posted by YouthCare on February 26, 2021
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