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/…
Erin O'Toole, MP hosts Durham: Past & Present, a podcast dedicated to the rich history of the Durham riding and the people, places, and events that make the Durham region a very special part of the Canadian story.
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Clarington Historian Myno Van Dyke joins Erin to discuss the historic Durham election from 1925, when a local farmer and incumbent Tory MP faced the hand-picked candidate of the Prime Minister and scion of one of the most prominent Canadian families.Read Myno's article in the Clarington Promoter: "The Farmer and the Statesman" https://claringtonpro…
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World War II Veteran Bill Colville and Erin O’Toole, MP discuss Mr. Colville’s time in the Armed Forces and life at home after his service.Learn more about the 48th Highlanders of Canada:http://www.48highlanders.com/01_00.htmlRead: “How Can We Remember Them?”https://erinotoolemp.com/2016/11/11/how-can-we-remember-them/Read: “Bedlam At The Lamone: A…
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Canadian historian Ted Barris and Erin O'Toole, MP discuss L.Col. Samuel Simpson Sharpe and his contribution to Canada's history.Learn more about L.Col. Samuel Simpson Sharpe’s Legacy at http://wp.me/p7GhHB-1szwww.tedbarris.comhttps://www.amazon.ca/Victory-Vimy-Canada-Comes-April/dp/088762359X/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1471099339&sr=8-2&keywords=ted+b…
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