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/…
In 1962 I was driven across the country and delivered to Father and Mother Divine in Gladwyne, PA. Divine was an early champion for civil rights and racial equality, twenty-five years pre-Martin Luther King. Father Divine adopted me in 1963 and taught me everything I know about Dignity and Respect. Four years prior, when I lived in Los Angeles, California, a meeting between two preachers took place in Philadelphia. These men of the cloth were worshipped by their congregations to be gods. Tha ...
…
continue reading
Talking about cult leaders and people need a sense of belonging. An abandonment. I am all over the place with this episode but in my next episodes, I will focus on key areas that were in this one. Peace and Peace OutDi Tommy Garcia Jr.
…
continue reading
The Angela Butler Show interview Part 2 Peace and Peace OutDi Tommy Garcia Jr.
…
continue reading
Angela Butler invited me to be on our show. We did two interviews. This was the first. Peace and Peace OutDi Tommy Garcia Jr.
…
continue reading
This episode concentrates on Cults. Both my wife Lori and I will give our different perspectives on the word. Peace out. Peace and Peace OutDi Tommy Garcia Jr.
…
continue reading
Finding my way back to God Peace and Peace OutDi Tommy Garcia Jr.
…
continue reading
This episode touches on abandonment and its issues and what a cult leader is about Peace and Peace OutDi Tommy Garcia Jr.
…
continue reading
Just another newspaper giving its views. I will go live with my wife Lori as we discuss our lives and how they reflect many other's lives in our world. Peace and Peace OutDi Tommy Garcia Jr.
…
continue reading
This episode is also text to speech helping to build my foundation by airing this article. I hope you will enjoy it. Tommy Peace and Peace OutDi Tommy Garcia Jr.
…
continue reading
This episode is about my late sister Suzy. A wonderful individual who's life was very difficult. I blame the Peace Mission Movement for abandoning her because she was molested by a male follower. Religious organizations create their own rules. Peace and Peace OutDi Tommy Garcia Jr.
…
continue reading
Season 2 Episode 1 A Foundation describes how my wife Lori and I met. It is very important to know this part because of the abandonment issues I have had that destroyed any relationship I had been in. Peace and Peace OutDi Tommy Garcia Jr.
…
continue reading
Hi everyone, episode #38 is my voice going live and doing a rant. Peace and Peace OutDi Tommy Garcia Jr.
…
continue reading
Back to the deep Peace and Peace OutDi Tommy Garcia Jr.
…
continue reading
Religion at a price Peace and Peace OutDi Tommy Garcia Jr.
…
continue reading
The end of faith Peace and Peace OutDi Tommy Garcia Jr.
…
continue reading
Loose ends Peace and Peace OutDi Tommy Garcia Jr.
…
continue reading
Lori Peace and Peace OutDi Tommy Garcia Jr.
…
continue reading
Life without Suzy Peace and Peace OutDi Tommy Garcia Jr.
…
continue reading
Life without Peace Peace and Peace OutDi Tommy Garcia Jr.
…
continue reading
Changing course Peace and Peace OutDi Tommy Garcia Jr.
…
continue reading
A terrible accident and a visit to Woodmont Peace and Peace OutDi Tommy Garcia Jr.
…
continue reading
A new day Peace and Peace OutDi Tommy Garcia Jr.
…
continue reading
Suzy without God Peace and Peace OutDi Tommy Garcia Jr.
…
continue reading
Suzy Divine Peace and Peace OutDi Tommy Garcia Jr.
…
continue reading
Starting over Peace and Peace OutDi Tommy Garcia Jr.
…
continue reading
Solid Footing Peace and Peace OutDi Tommy Garcia Jr.
…
continue reading
Out in the cold Peace and Peace OutDi Tommy Garcia Jr.
…
continue reading
Cultivation Peace and Peace OutDi Tommy Garcia Jr.
…
continue reading
Hollywood royalty Peace and Peace OutDi Tommy Garcia Jr.
…
continue reading
The temple of the sun and the moon Peace and Peace OutDi Tommy Garcia Jr.
…
continue reading
Out of the frying pan Peace and Peace OutDi Tommy Garcia Jr.
…
continue reading
A new betrayal Peace and Peace OutDi Tommy Garcia Jr.
…
continue reading
Burying our history Peace and Peace OutDi Tommy Garcia Jr.
…
continue reading
Reluctant farmer Peace and Peace OutDi Tommy Garcia Jr.
…
continue reading
Darker days Peace and Peace OutDi Tommy Garcia Jr.
…
continue reading
Peace and Peace OutDi Tommy Garcia Jr.
…
continue reading
A new Family Peace and Peace OutDi Tommy Garcia jr.
…
continue reading
Closed Doors Peace and Peace OutDi Tommy Garcia jr.
…
continue reading
The First Christmas Peace and Peace OutDi Tommy Garcia jr.
…
continue reading
The Followers Peace and Peace OutDi Tommy Garcia jr.
…
continue reading
Holy No Longer Peace and Peace OutDi Tommy Garcia jr.
…
continue reading
Master Peace and Peace OutDi Tommy Garcia jr.
…
continue reading
This is not Disneyland is my introduction the cult. Peace and Peace OutDi Tommy Garcia jr.
…
continue reading
Left behind. From the moment Louise got into the car with us, the trip was a bummer. Peace and Peace OutDi Tommy Garcia jr.
…
continue reading
A change of scenery Peace and Peace OutDi Tommy Garcia jr.
…
continue reading
The Escape Peace and Peace OutDi Tommy Garcia jr.
…
continue reading
My name is Tommy Garcia. If you were ever abandoned, or in a cult, are the child of an alcoholic parent, were physically abused, sexually abused, or had a close family member die of gun violence, then my story might reach you. Peace and Peace OutDi Tommy Garcia jr.
…
continue reading