Vicki Sokolik refuses to be an Ostrich. Her son brought to her attention the crisis of unhoused youth — youth unhoused, not living with a parent/guardian, and not in foster care — in America, and she has been fighting to support this vulnerable population every since. Most active in Tampa Bay, Florida, Vicki is the founder and CEO of the nonprofit Starting Right, Now, which removes barriers for unaccompanied homeless youth to cultivate long-term well-being and self-sufficiency. She is also the author of the new book, “If You See Them: Young, Unhoused, and Alone in America.” Vicki Sokolik joined host Jay Ruderman to discuss the many ways unhoused youth fall through the cracks in our society, how her organization helps them, and also how to build trust with people who could use your help. Episode Chapters (00:00) Intro (01:10) Vicki’s origin story (02:40) What is “unhoused youth?” (06:40) What should a person do if they worry they see an unhoused youth? (08:19) How have conversations around unhoused youth changed in Vicki’s 20 years working with them? (11:02) How do people get the word out and help unhoused youth? (14:55) Vicki’s new book (16:48) How Vicki builds trust (20:10) What do students receive at Starting Right, Now? (22:58) How does Vicki balance advocacy and direct support? (27:53) Starting Right, Now alumni (29:10) Goodbye For video episodes, watch on www.youtube.com/@therudermanfamilyfoundation Stay in touch: X: @JayRuderman | @RudermanFdn LinkedIn: Jay Ruderman | Ruderman Family Foundation Instagram: All About Change Podcast | Ruderman Family Foundation To learn more about the podcast, visit https://allaboutchangepodcast.com/…
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It’s important to talk to a lender before even considering a home purchase. Buying a home? Search all Greater McAllen Area homes for sale Selling your Greater McAllen Area home? Get a free home value report One of the first things we ask homebuyers is where they’re looking to buy a home. Next, we ask what their price point is. The best way to figur…
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Are you ready to buy a home? If so, here are three steps that will get you closer to your goal. Buying a home? Search all Greater McAllen Area homes for sale Selling your Greater McAllen Area home? Get a free home value report We’re reaching out to you today since you’ve kept in touch with us because you were looking to buy property and we want to …
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When looking for your next home, it's important to be able to separate your wants from your needs. Buying a home? Search all Greater McAllen Area homes for sale Selling your Greater McAllen Area home? Get a free home value report When you're looking for a home to buy, it's important to determine both what you need and what you want. Oftentimes, we …
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If you’re looking to buy a home this year, you need to start these five habits right now. Buying a home? Search all Greater McAllen Area homes for sale Selling your Greater McAllen Area home? Get a free home value report If you vowed to buy a home this year, it’s time to get moving. Even if you’re months away from hiring an agent and looking at hou…
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Today I want to share three tips that will help your home sell as quickly as possible. Buying a home? Search all Greater McAllen Area homes for sale Selling your Greater McAllen Area home? Get a free home value report How can you sell your home as fast as possible in 2017? While many factors that affect how long it takes to sell a home are beyond y…
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Professional photography is the most critical piece of your home’s marketing because professional photos sell homes. How? We’ll go over that today. Buying a home? Search all Greater McAllen Area homes for sale Selling your Greater McAllen Area home? Get a free home value report Professional photography is one of the most critical pieces of your hom…
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We know this time of year can get very busy, so we just wanted to take a moment to wish you happy holidays! Buying a home? Search all Greater McAllen Area homes for sale Selling your Greater McAllen Area home? Get a free home value report Friends, We know this time of year can get very busy, so we just wanted to take a moment to wish you happy holi…
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Here are five reasons you should buy your new home during the holidays. Buying a home? Search all Greater McAllen Area homes for sale Selling your Greater McAllen Area home? Get a free home value report If you are in the market for a new home, you may be wondering when the best time to buy is. Here are five reasons you should purchase your new home…
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If you’re selling your home and thinking about staging, you can use holiday decorations to your advantage. Here’s how. Buying a home? Search all Greater McAllen Area homes for sale Selling your Greater McAllen Area home? Get a free home value report When it comes to home staging, holiday decor can actually help sell your house. The first thing to r…
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If you are preparing your home for the market, you have to declutter your property. Where do you start? I’ll give you a few tips today. Buying a home? Search all Greater McAllen Area homes for sale Selling your Greater McAllen Area home? Get a free home value report The number one mistake most sellers make when putting their homes on the market is …
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Sometimes it pays to go against the crowd. Don’t wait to list your home in the spring just because everyone else does; instead, consider these two great reasons to list this fall. Buying a home? Search all Greater McAllen Area homes for sale Selling your Greater McAllen Area home? Get a free home value report As you probably know, spring is the sea…
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Many would like to pay their house off in 15 years but can't afford the monthly rate of a 15-year loan. Here’s how to pay off a 30-year loan in just 22 years. Buying a home? Search all Greater McAllen Area homes for sale Selling your Greater McAllen Area home? Get a free home value report There is a way to knock eight years off the life of your mor…
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