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/…
leftwing podcast by two disaffected DC politicos and a Colorado-based political writer
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The Coop talks about the legacy of imperial ghoul John Mccain (thoughts and prayers). Then a three paragraph trash reading series from Politico, the electoral strategy of running on single-payer, and why the milquetoast centrists should support this obvious proposal. Finally finishing up with climate change and Sopranos banter.…
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The Coop is down a member this week. Brendan and Jack talk the current mess in the Supreme Court, child internment/ concentration camps, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's dethroning of NY Dem Party boss Joe Crowley, and other good news from the left. We break down the upcoming Senate election races and make a few predictions.https://www.patreon.com/capito…
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The Coop discusses Israel and its oppressive policies towards the Palestinians. Brendan reminisces and retroactively regrets his birthright trip to everyone's favorite ethnostate, Zach talks about his early right-wing pro-Israel beliefs and Jack goes catatonic in the second half of the episode. Mazelhttps://www.patreon.com/capitolcoop…
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