Young people fighting in school, dropping out of school or joining gangs and committing crimes are a frequent topic of discussion in local media and public forums. There’s a lot of talk about increasing programs for youth, like parks and rec, and getting the “faith community” involved. While I agree … > read more
Earlier tonight, I was looking at a slideshow Beth made with photos of homeless young people from around the country. A few moments ago, I was looking at photos of young people who are homeless in Greensboro. Chris is 18. He just got out of jail. Again. I don’t know … > read more
From Jen Bergman at National Network for Youth CHAMPIONS OF RUNAWAY AND HOMELESS YOUTH RECEIVE NATIONAL HONORS VIRGIN MOBILE RECEIVES GOLDEN PEN AWARD REPRESENTATIVE RUBEN HINOJOSA AND XM RADIO NAMED “CHAMPIONS OF YOUTH†National Network for Youth Symposium Presents Awards on Tuesday, January 29 at Omni Shoreham Hotel, Washington, DC … > read more
More here: HomelessYouthAmongUs.org Guilford County has three housing programs for homeless youth: Youth Focus’ Act Together crisis care facility serves homeless youth aged 11-18. Joseph’s House, in Greensboro, serves homeless young adults, aged 18-21. I Am Now, in High Point, serves homeless young adults, aged 18-23. But there isn’t enough … > read more
NPR’s Housing First: A Special Report is “a yearlong special reporting project by a team of NPR News radio and Web journalists… explor[ing] why it’s so difficult for Americans with special needs to find good housing — and how the lack of housing often stymies their efforts to join, and … > read more
Updated with additional info below. Have you ever wanted to do something for someone — to give, to donate — but you wanted to make sure that what you were giving went directly to the people you intended to give it to? Well, I have a giving opportunity for you. … > read more
Today’s News & Record has an editorial defending the cuts to non-profits that County Commissioners made in the new 2007-2008 budget, including cuts to community-based organizations such as a family homeless shelter and three residential drug treatment programs: “The bottom line: The county’s tax base hasn’t grown enough to offset … > read more
HOMELESS SHELTERS IN GREENSBORO Please contact individual shelter for eligibility requirements and rules, which vary by shelter. Shelters have waiting lists. CHILDREN, AGE 10-17 Youth Focus: Act Together Crisis Care 1601 Huffine Mill Rd. [map] 336-375-1332 Serves: children 11-18; alone, in crisis, runaway, neglect, and abused YOUNG MEN, AGE 18-21 … > read more