Beyond Homelessness: A Conversation with Home Plate Youth Services

Breaking Down I.T. with Steve: Home Plate Youth Services

In this special episode, we're on location with Home Plate Youth Services, joined by Executive Director Dorian and Development Coordinator Jaycie. We dive into Home Plate Youth's crucial mission: uplifting and empowering young people (ages 12-24) experiencing housing instability in Washington County, Oregon.

Home Plate Youth meets young people where they are, providing a safe, judgement-free community and offering a range of vital services, including:

• Street Outreach: Connecting with youth in parks, transit centers, and other locations to provide resources and support.
• Drop-In Centers: Offering meals, showers, laundry facilities, basic needs supplies, and a supportive community.
• Education Programs: Assisting youth in obtaining GEDs, exploring educational opportunities, and accessing scholarships.
• Employment Programs: Providing job readiness training, job coaching, resume and cover letter creation, and interview preparation.
• Housing Programs: Supporting youth in finding and maintaining stable housing.

Hear inspiring stories like Awasio's Awasio's Story, who, after experiencing homelessness, found stability and hope through Home Plate's support. [02:26]

Home Plate envisions communities where homelessness is a short-term circumstance, not a chronic condition. They work to break the cycle of homelessness by supporting youth in self-sufficiency, education, workforce development, and community building.

Learn how you can support Home Plate Youth Services:

• Donate: Home Plate Youth Donate
• Keep in Touch: Home Plate Youth Linktree

Would you like to explore other ways to help Home Plate Youth or learn more about their specific programs?

Donate link: https://www.homeplateyouth.org/donateKeep in touch: https://linktr.ee/homeplateyouthservicesAwasio's Story: https://youtu.be/LqLUsk5CcFY