YouthCare’s Orion Center recently revisited an exciting program – Orion Cooks – for a special five-week cohort! This hands-on program taught clients practical life skills, job readiness, kitchen safety, and how to cook delicious meals. Read More of “YouthCare Revisits Orion Cooks for a Special Cohort “
In the November 7th election, Seattle voters have the opportunity to pass a transformational housing levy. This measure is a renewal of the existing levy, which will otherwise expire at the end of the year, ending a critical funding source in our city. Read More of “Advocacy Alert: Ballots coming soon…”
YouthCare’s new Commercial Real Estate (CRE) employment program has just graduated its pilot cohort! Over the course of nine weeks, participants were introduced to various career avenues in the Commercial Real Estate world including design, technical trades, facility management, and project management. Read More of “Congratulations to YouthCare’s First CRE Program Graduates!”
Last month, young people at YouthCare received an exciting invite from Starbucks and the Mariners to attend a baseball and softball clinic with the legendary Félix Hernández. Read More of “Starbucks, the Mariners, & Félix Hernández Create a Day to Remember for YouthCare”
Last month, YouthCare organized a staff barbecue at Magnuson Park and it was an absolute blast! The day was filled with delicious tacos grilled by Cocina Barelas, fun games, treats, and most importantly, an opportunity for staff members to come together outside of work and hang out. Read More of “YouthCare’s Staff Picnic: An Afternoon of Fun and Fellowship!”
Fifty dedicated RSM volunteers rolled up their sleeves and spent an entire day at six YouthCare sites deep-cleaning, providing a Cook and Serve lunch shift, and removing furniture from one of the sites. Read More of “RSM Volunteers for a Grandly-Scaled Day of Service at YouthCare”
K’s story is one of struggle, resilience, passion, and growth. His wrestle with mental health and strife at home led him to unhealthy ways of coping, but K’s journey didn’t stop there. Read More of “K’s Story: Finding Balance Through Gardening and Poetry”
As the warmth of summer arrives, so does the spirit of giving back and making a positive impact on the lives of others. We have launched an exciting Summer Drive, inviting everyone to participate and make a difference in the lives of youth experiencing homelessness. Read More of “Summer Drive: Support Youth in Housing Crisis Today!”
Are you looking for an opportunity to harness your professional skills for a transformative cause? If so, we’ve got just the volunteer opportunity for you. Read More of “Shape Futures, Advocate for Change: Join YouthCare’s Board of Directors!”
Congratulations to our latest cohort of YouthBuild graduates! Showing up steadily for six months, these students have worked hard to learn construction skills, work toward their GED, and construct a tiny home. Read More of “YouthCare Celebrates The Latest YouthBuild Graduates”
