We break the loop.

When teens lose housing, risk finds them fast. We show up with essentials, safety, and a next step. 

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We break the loop.

When teens lose housing, risk finds them fast. We show up with essentials, safety, and a next step. 

Donate
Partner
Volunteer

We break the loop.

When teens lose housing, risk finds them fast. We show up with essentials, safety, and a next step. 

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18%
Rise in PIT homelessness this year
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1 in 3
Youth lured into trafficking situations
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3×
Higher risk of suicide for homeless youth
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50%
Link between homelessness & gang exposure*
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Source: PIT Count

Annual HUD Point-In-Time count showing year-over-year increases.

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Source

US Dept. of Justice report on youth trafficking vulnerability.

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National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) homeless youth study.

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Local youth outreach programs reporting gang recruitment patterns.

The Loop

Bed
No stable bed. School and work slip. Basics come first.
Drop
Survival mode. Hunger, hygiene, and safety dominate the day.
Money
Fast money/protection. Street economy and crews look like solutions.
Shaking hands
Group ties. Violence and retaliation follow group identity.
Bandaged heart
Trauma stacks. Health, trust, and attention suffer.
Arrow
Harder to re-enter. Without support, the loop repeats.

How we break it

Nutrition & Essentials

We deliver kits that restore dignity and readiness — food, hydration, personal care.

Safe Connections

We make warm hand‑offs to mentors, case managers, and youth programs.

Local Partnerships

We align with shelters, schools, and anti‑violence groups to open safe pathways.

“After we lost housing, I slept at friends’ places. The kit meant I could show up to school clean and fed. A Teen Health partner linked me to a youth center. Now I have a part‑time job and a room share.”
— Jay, 17
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kits delivered
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cities / zip codes served

It Starts With One

One teen at a time. One backpack. One safe night. One person who shows up. That’s how we start to rewrite the story — and stop the cycle before it starts again.

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