Mission
TO PREVENT AND END YOUTH HOMELESSNESS IN CUYAHOGA COUNTY AND PROVIDE CRITICAL SERVICES FOR YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS AGED 14-25 THROUGH DIRECT SERVICES, WHICH INCLUDE:NAVIGATION - PEER YOUTH NAVIGATORS USE THEIR PERSONAL EXPERIENCES & KNOWLEDGE OF SYSTEMS TO SUPPORT YOUTH IN ACCESSING A VARIETY OF RESOURCES ON THEIR PATHS TO STABILITY. OPPORTUNITY PASSPORT - A MATCHED SAVINGS & FINANCIAL CAPABILITIES CLASS FOR YOUTH AGES 14-25 WHO HAVE SPENT AT LEAST ONE DAY IN FOSTER CARE AFTER THEIR 14TH BIRTHDAY. THE COURSE HELPS YOUTH OPEN A BANK ACCOUNT IN THEIR OWN NAME & MATCHES YOUTH SAVINGS FOR THE PURCHASE OF ASSETS.DIGNITY FUND - SEEKS TO ENSURE THAT YOUNG PEOPLE ARE NOT JUST HOUSED BUT ARE ABLE TO MAINTAIN HOMES. YOUTH EXITING HOMELESSNESS RECEIVE LODGING KITS OF HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, ACCESS TO FURNITURE RESOURCES, AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WITH HOUSING APPLICATION FEES. EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE - OFFERS ONETIME ASSISTANCE TO YOUTH.