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Seattle Times Food Critic Inspired by Orion’s Cooking

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Last week, we were thrilled to welcome Seattle Times food critic, Bethany Jean Clement, to YouthCare’s Orion Center. Bethany spoke to our long-time volunteer group, NE Seattle Moms, as they… Read More of “Seattle Times Food Critic Inspired by Orion’s Cooking”

Posted by YouthCare on November 1, 2018
  • Media Coverage

Pearl Jam Pledges $1.3 million to Ending Youth Homelessness

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YouthCare was honored to host A Way Home Washington’s launch of the Anchor Community Initiative yesterday at YouthCare’s Orion Center. We heard powerful personal stories from two young people, Azia… Read More of “Pearl Jam Pledges $1.3 million to Ending Youth Homelessness”

Posted by YouthCare on September 27, 2018
  • Media Coverage

YouthCare Responds to the Seattle Times

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Yesterday morning the Seattle Times published an article regarding the City of Seattle’s performance standards for our homeless response system and emergency shelter services. The article referenced YouthCare’s CEO, Melinda… Read More of “YouthCare Responds to the Seattle Times”

Posted by YouthCare on August 1, 2018
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No, Youth Don’t Choose to Live Outside

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“Just because youth are sleeping outside doesn’t mean they prefer to live there,” writes YouthCare’s CEO, Melinda Giovengo, in this Op-Ed to the Seattle Times. “That’s a false dichotomy. It… Read More of “No, Youth Don’t Choose to Live Outside”

Posted by Mark Root-Wiley on January 4, 2018
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YouthCare Selected as Partner in Oak View Group’s Proposal to Renovate Key Arena

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YouthCare was honored to be present as the Mayor and City of Seattle announced that Oak View Group’s (OVG) proposal had been selected to redevelop Seattle’s beloved Key Arena. As… Read More of “YouthCare Selected as Partner in Oak View Group’s Proposal to Renovate Key Arena”

Posted by Mark Root-Wiley on June 7, 2017
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When it Comes to Teen Prostitution, How Much Suffering is Too Much?

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“Some people seem willing to argue about what number represents an acceptable level of suffering that society is willing to tolerate,” write Justice Bobbe Bridge, Deborah Boyer, and YouthCare’s CEO,… Read More of “When it Comes to Teen Prostitution, How Much Suffering is Too Much?”

Posted by YouthCare on March 29, 2016
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