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/…
An advocate for uncommon political thought, an aggressive Progressive. If you're way beyond believing America has a legitimate election system and a government of, by and for The People you may find comfort here.
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Why don't "Liberal" and "Progressive" voices in the media urge fellow Leftists and sane people to stop voting for less-evil? Why can't the voices of the Left stop giving corporate America its fallback guarentee? Can Democrats get off their knees and stop being whiny cowards? A suggestion as to how we can stop being big losers even when we win. Joy'…
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Frank chats with radio host and dedicated Union and Labor advocate Rick Smith of The Rick Smith Show http://ricksmithshow.com/ on WIOO 97.9FM, WEOO 93.9FM, WHYL 960AM Carlisle, PA. Check him out on-line and support a great guy and an important advocate for the working American.
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A tongue in cheek blues diddy extolling the virtues and waxing melancholic for the days when little children worked in coal mines, women were burned alive in shirtwaist factories and the free market reigned! Back before women were allowed to vote and "nee grows" rode in the back of the bus... if they could still walk. You know, the kind of America …
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