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/…
Taking listeners behind the scenes of some of LNAA’s memorable achievements over the last 30 years and share touching moments with crew, past and present. Former patients will touch the heartstrings as they share their heartfelt stories and the impact of LNAA on their lives.
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By the side of Dr Isla Wormald delivering pre-hospital emergency medicine to people across Lincs & Notts
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"You genuinely do see people in their hour of greatest need, and to be able to potentially help somebody in that hour of need is a massive privilege." Dr Isla Wormald is one of Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance critical care team who provides the best pre-hospital emergency medicine to people having their worst day. Dr Isla Wormald, also provides medical…
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Farm contractor James Bannister was involved in a horrific accident at work resulting in the amputation of his left arm. James had fallen in a potato harvester and his arm was caught in the machine's rollers. The emergency services battled to free him for two and a half hours and the Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance doctor remained by his side the whole…
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Keen biker, Connor was 22 years old when he sadly died after being involved in a road traffic incident near Doddington, Lincoln. Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance were called but despite the efforts of the critical care crew to save his life, his injuries were too serious. Mum, Michelle relives that day in May 2022, and how she felt, just a week later, w…
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"Wow, I was working with a helicopter company in Yorkshire and I knew very little about helicopters but i had the opportunity to come to Lincolnshire to set up a brand new charity because they wanted an air ambulance." In our second episode, our host Melvyn Prior talks to Thirza Dixon about life in the early years of setting up andair ambulance ser…
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"I work with the most fantastic people who have such advanced kit and knowledge and skills. As pilots, we aim to be airborne in three and a half minutes - our primary job is to get that critical care team to that patient." Our first podcast guest has been at the helm of Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance's iconic yellow helicopter for eight years. Host Me…
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