End Youth Homelessness Campaign Launch
Thousands of Young People Face an Uncertain Winter Without Safe Shelter. Your Community Can Make a Difference this Homeless Youth Awareness Month.
November is National Homeless Youth Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on the realities of youth homelessness and inspire meaningful change. As the colder months approach, your support can help ensure young people don’t have to navigate homelessness on their own.
Create a fundraiser for SPY and rally your network around a shared mission.You don’t have to start big to make a difference. Start with your group chat, coworkers, book club, or a few friends who care about the cause. Every person who donates to your page, shares your fundraiser, or learns about youth homelessness builds a stronger circle of support for the young people we serve.
"I’ve been alone my whole life. I didn’t know how to ask for help…SPY staff definitely taught me how to advocate for myself, my needs, and my daughter’s needs.”
Jezebel connected with SPY through the foster care system after aging out at 18. During one of the most difficult periods of her life, her case manager became a consistent source of guidance, helping her navigate immediate challenges while working toward her long-term goals. Through SPY's housing and case management programs, Jezebel secured a studio apartment for herself and her daughter.
When Jezebel gave birth, SPY staff visited to make sure she and her daughter had everything they needed. That moment reminded Jezebel that she had people she could count on. With a home of her own and a support system behind her, she could focus on caring for her daughter and building their future.
Jezebel's journey shows what's possible when a young person has someone in their corner. Your fundraiser can help make more stories like hers possible.
When you start a fundraiser, you help SPY:
Be there when young people need support most. Last year, 1,110 youth turned to SPY’s Drop-In Center for support, where we provided 32,440 meals and essential resources.
Help young people build a future of their own. SPY connected 326 youth to stable housing and supported 205 youth through taking steps towards their education and employment goals.
Show young people they aren't facing homelessness alone. More than 1,000 volunteers gave their time and energy to strengthen our work and help end youth homelessness.
Will you kick off a fundraiser this week to give practical support for unhoused youth?
SEE THE POWER OF YOUR SUPPORT
Every contribution helps our young people access resources. Your fundraising efforts can make this possible:
Raise $5,000 to provide six months of rental assistance for a youth
Raise $1,500 to secure one month of housing for a parenting youth & their child
Raise $500 to sponsor one full lunch or dinner for 40 SPY members
Raise $100 to give a youth a full outfit for an interview
Raise $50 to cover the application fees to secure an apartment
HOW TO START YOUR FUNDRAISER
Visit the Campaign Page and click "Become a Fundraiser."
Provide your name/email and select "Personalize my page."
Add a photo, set your fundraising goal, and personalize your fundraising message to share why ending youth homelessness matters to you.
Spread the word!! Your voice can bring new supporters into the movement to end youth homelessness.