Invisible homelessness: Families and youth are hard to see, hard to count
You walk by a parked car and notice that it’s packed full of personal stuff – clothing, a backpack, maybe a blanket or sleeping bags. You may [...]
Family homelessness and its impact on children
Poverty is painful; homeless families with children can suffer even more than most. Click here to see a short video from the National Alliance to End [...]
A Unique Fundraiser Benefits UMOM’s Youth
At UMOM, we are fortunate to receive donations from a number of generous groups in the community including a variety of church groups, corporate committees, youth groups [...]
Reaching Her Full Potential: A Story of a Homeless Teen and How You Can Help
Imagine you’re a 15-year-old girl. You’re a sophomore in high school, focusing on your schoolwork and basketball tryouts. Life seems pretty normal. Until one day you find [...]
Key Facts From the 2017 Youth Experiences Study You Need to Know
They’re hard to find and sometimes even harder to assess. Yet, homeless young adults surround us, trying to get through their days as best they can [...]