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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#37 Tony Monzana
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It was doozie of a show to say the least. We had our first guest of the new season in studio: Barrington, Owner Operator of Heavyweight BBQ. Check out the group on Facebook or email him at HeavyweightBBQ@gmail.comโดย Jeremy & Ol School
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#36 Shoulda Been Better
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Hell with the bullet points, you know the drill by now. Thank you to everyone who stops in to give us a listen.SmokinJokinShow@gmail.comโดย Jeremy & Ol School
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- R.I.P. Kobe, Hank, and Sekou- Ol School got in a wreck- Men's gym attire- Better mask up in PFโดย Jeremy & Ol School
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- Super Bowl 55- Bruh-law is wild- Half ass, crazy ass local newsโดย Jeremy & Ol School
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-Presidential Inauguration-Ol School's dancin legโดย Jeremy & Ol School
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#32 HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
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Heyooooo...I know it's been a while, so thank you for sticking with us and continuing to listen. We wanna make people laugh during these rough times. Go to the website www.SmokinAndJokinShow.com and leave us a message.โดย Jeremy & Ol School
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