Helping Homeless Youth Get A New Start With Covenant House

Aired November 19, 2023:November is Youth Homeless Awareness Month. At least 4.2 million young people experience a form of homelessness each year. About 50% of all unhoused youth were homeless for the first time in the past year. Thank GOODNESS for places like Covenant House California. They provide a sanctuary and support for youth ages 18-24 facing homelessness and human trafficking. Their programs and services are designed to advance a young person’s physical, emotional, educational, vocational, and spiritual well-being in order to provide them with the best chance for success in being independent. All of their programs and services are FREE OF CHARGE. They are ALWAYS in need of support ESP this time of year with donations of time/money & items...and so much more...The vast majority of youth do not become homeless by choice. The causes are complex and not due to a single incident or issue. But certain risk factors can increase a young person’s chances of experiencing homelessness.These demographics are most at risk for becoming homeless: LGBTQ+ youth, pregnant and parenting youth, young people of color Get Help Now On the street? Need help? We're open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Call: 323-461-3131 Or come to: 1325 N. Western Avenue, Hollywood, CA 90027 In Hollywood, CHC’s Safe Haven shelter immediately provides for youths’ basic human needs and urgent medical care. Young people receive a nutritious meal, take a shower with new personal care products, receive new clothes, and sleep in a warm, safe bed. They are then connected to supportive services that will help them thrive. Their Services Meals and showers Hygiene kits Warm clothing/shoes Case management Medical care & health screenings Mental health care Referrals for cure Job readiness On-site/off-site job internships GED/High school diploma Charter school Bilingual staff Spiritual ministry Family reunification services Lisa Foxx chats with Heather Flynn, the Senior Vice President of Development for the Covenant House. They discussed how their programs work, who they help and how WE can help support them in getting young people off the street long term. Find out more here: See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.