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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They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the LORD for the display of his splendor. Isaiah 61:3 #top .hr.hr-invisible.av-1g4ignz-594f42938c8dfc7e7ac530646d401b16{height:15px;} Witness Trees Daily Devotion – January 30, 2025 Devotion based on Isaiah 61:3 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20250130dev.mp3 See series: D…
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[The LORD] has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted . . . to comfort all who mourn. Isaiah 61:1,2 #top .hr.hr-invisible.av-1g4ignz-594f42938c8dfc7e7ac530646d401b16{height:15px;} All Who Mourn Daily Devotion – January 29, 2025 Devotion based on Isaiah 61:1,2 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20250129dev.mp3 See series: Devotions Ar…
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[The LORD] has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim . . . release from darkness for the prisoners. Isaiah 61:1 #top .hr.hr-invisible.av-1g4ignz-594f42938c8dfc7e7ac530646d401b16{height:15px;} Darkness Daily Devotion – January 28, 2025 Devotion based on Isaiah 61:1 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20250128dev.mp3 See s…
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[The LORD] has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives. Isaiah 61:1 #top .hr.hr-invisible.av-1g4ignz-594f42938c8dfc7e7ac530646d401b16{height:15px;} Captive Daily Devotion – January 27, 2025 Devotion based on Isaiah 61:1 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20250127dev.mp3 See series: Devotions Jose …
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All the people in the synagogue were furious when they heard this. They got up, drove [Jesus] out of the town, and took him to the brow of the hill on which the town was built, in order to throw him down the cliff. But he walked right through the crowd and went on his way. Luke 4:28-30 #top .hr.hr-invisible.av-1g4ignz-594f42938c8dfc7e7ac530646d401b…
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Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it. Proverbs 4:23 #top .hr.hr-invisible.av-1g4ignz-594f42938c8dfc7e7ac530646d401b16{height:15px;} A Daily Number One Goal Daily Devotion – January 25, 2024 Devotion based on Proverbs 4:23 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20250125dev.mp3 See series: Devotions What …
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Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen. Ephesians 3:20,21 #top .hr.hr-invisible.av-1g4ignz-594f42938c8dfc7e7ac530646d401b16{height:15px;} More Than All We Ask or …
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That you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. Ephesians 3:19 #top .hr.hr-invisible.av-1g4ignz-594f42938c8dfc7e7ac530646d401b16{height:15px;} Filled to the Fullness of God Daily Devotion – January 23, 2025 Devotion based on Ephesians 3:19 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20250123dev.mp3 See series: Devotions Is…
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And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge. Ephesians 3:17-19 #top .hr.hr-invisible.av-1g4ignz-594f42938c8dfc7e7ac530646d401b16{height:15px;} More Love Than You …
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I pray that out of his glorious riches [God] may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. Ephesians 3:16,17 #top .hr.hr-invisible.av-1g4ignz-594f42938c8dfc7e7ac530646d401b16{height:15px;} More Than by Your Side Daily Devotion – January 21, 2025 Devotion based on Ephesia…
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For this reason I kneel before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name. Ephesians 3:14,15 #top .hr.hr-invisible.av-1g4ignz-594f42938c8dfc7e7ac530646d401b16{height:15px;} A Father Who Loves Us Daily Devotion – January 20, 2025 Devotion based on Ephesians 3:14,15 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/2…
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For your ways are in full view of the LORD, and he examines all your paths. Proverbs 5:21 #top .hr.hr-invisible.av-1g4ignz-594f42938c8dfc7e7ac530646d401b16{height:15px;} The Continuous Video Camera Daily Devotion – January 19, 2025 Devotion based on Proverbs 5:21 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20250119dev.mp3 See series: Devoti…
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But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of the righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. Titus 3:4,5 #top .hr.hr-invisible.av-1g4ignz-594f42938c8dfc7e7ac530646d401b16{height:15px;} The Love of God Daily Devotion – January 18, 2025 Devotion based on Titus 3:4,5 https://wels2.blob.core.windows…
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He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit. Titus 3:5 #top .hr.hr-invisible.av-1g4ignz-594f42938c8dfc7e7ac530646d401b16{height:15px;} Washed Downstream Daily Devotion – January 17, 2025 Devotion based on Titus 3:5 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20250117dev.mp3 See series: Devotions On November 19,…
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