Each night, the Y’s Social Impact Center houses 450 youth and young adults who would otherwise be living on the streets. We provide wrap around services including behavioral health, employment training and so much more. In fact, the Y is the largest provider of housing for youth and young adults experiencing homelessness in King County.

Every night, there are more than 1,000 youth and young adults who are experiencing acute homelessness in the Seattle and King County area. 34% of kids aging out of foster care become homeless within one year. 53% of homeless youth are kids of color. King County is about 70% white, so the disparity is huge. 27% are LGBTQIA who may find that the streets are the one place they are accepted.

Here is how your gift could help…

$100 doubled to $200 could help with essentials like hygiene supplies and other essential household items as individuals move into a shelter location.

$250 doubled to $500 could support our WAGES job training program ensuring that young people have the skills necessary to enter the workforce.

$500 doubled to $1000 could support a month’s rent in transitional housing for a young person leaving the streets.