Vicki Sokolik refuses to be an Ostrich. Her son brought to her attention the crisis of unhoused youth — youth unhoused, not living with a parent/guardian, and not in foster care — in America, and she has been fighting to support this vulnerable population every since. Most active in Tampa Bay, Florida, Vicki is the founder and CEO of the nonprofit Starting Right, Now, which removes barriers for unaccompanied homeless youth to cultivate long-term well-being and self-sufficiency. She is also the author of the new book, “If You See Them: Young, Unhoused, and Alone in America.” Vicki Sokolik joined host Jay Ruderman to discuss the many ways unhoused youth fall through the cracks in our society, how her organization helps them, and also how to build trust with people who could use your help. Episode Chapters (00:00) Intro (01:10) Vicki’s origin story (02:40) What is “unhoused youth?” (06:40) What should a person do if they worry they see an unhoused youth? (08:19) How have conversations around unhoused youth changed in Vicki’s 20 years working with them? (11:02) How do people get the word out and help unhoused youth? (14:55) Vicki’s new book (16:48) How Vicki builds trust (20:10) What do students receive at Starting Right, Now? (22:58) How does Vicki balance advocacy and direct support? (27:53) Starting Right, Now alumni (29:10) Goodbye For video episodes, watch on www.youtube.com/@therudermanfamilyfoundation Stay in touch: X: @JayRuderman | @RudermanFdn LinkedIn: Jay Ruderman | Ruderman Family Foundation Instagram: All About Change Podcast | Ruderman Family Foundation To learn more about the podcast, visit https://allaboutchangepodcast.com/…
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SCARY LYFT + UBER HORROR STORIES! (ONLINE SUCKS Podcast #8)
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ONLINE SUCKS PODCAST #8 - SCARY LYFT + UBER HORROR STORIES! - In this episode: Eddy Two-Toes joins the conversation remotely from inside the first Starbuck on Mars. We discuss our scariest Lyft and Uber stories! Steven and Eddy both have experience driving for Uber / Lyft and these are the weirdest horror stories they've accumulated during their se…
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NOBODY LIKES US! (ONLINE SUCKS Podcast #7)
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ONLINE SUCKS PODCAST #7 - NOBODY LIKES US. - In this episode: Brad is dead, so Lonnie & Steven take the wheel, much like Jesus did. We discuss hypothetical Taco Bell situations, experimental energy substances & the two week, cross-country road trip we are planning! - Recorded by Lonnie Randall & Steven Johnson, June 4, 2018. Email us: onlinesuckspo…
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Middle School Love... (ONLINE SUCKS Podcast #6)
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ONLINE SUCKS IS BACK, BABY! In Episode 6 of this podcast, we talk about middle school "love," our first kisses, old friends, fist fights & more! All while being under the influence for St. Patrick's Day! Thank you so much for being patient with us during the OS hiatus. This podcast is very silly, but very special to me. I really like talking with m…
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