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National Safe Place is a 35 year old organization that has dedicated itself to helping troubled and homeless youth. Their website tells of how people can help through donations, as well as inform the public about the main causes of homelessness, despite stereotypes set by our current society.

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Homeless youth are young people who are often living on their own, without a permanent or stable place to call home. When some people think of homeless youth, they think of young people who live in shelters or on the streets. However, there are many other scenarios in which a youth might experience homelessness, such as staying in weekly or daily motels, living "doubled up" with another family, living out of their car, or residing with friends and sleeping on the couch. While there is no official count of the exact number of homeless youth, it is estimated that as many as 2.5 million children in the United States are homeless each year.

Youth become homeless for many reasons, but the most common causes are:

Experiencing financial hardship

Being kicked out of their homes

Running away

Sexual orientation

Aging out of foster care

Being abandoned or neglected

Abuse

Substance abuse

Experiencing the death of a family member or guardian

Many homeless youth become homeless suddenly. Homeless youth are different from homeless adults because they often have not learned the essential life skills needed to live on their own, like how to drive or ride a bus, get a job, or pay bills.

Homeless youth are at an increased risk of harm in comparison to other youth their age. They are more likely to experience mental illness, suffer poor health, drop out of school, and become involved with or become victims of criminal activity. Life on the streets is dangerous and unpredictable, leaving homeless youth vulnerable to being exploited, abused, or killed.
If you are a homeless youth, or know someone who is, here are some tips:

You don't need to feel guilty or ashamed -Whatever happened to put you in this situation was out of your control. You are not to blame.

There are people who care-Tell a trusted adult, such as a teacher, pastor, or counselor, about your situation. Letting authority figures know you are homeless will allow people to help you and get you the support you need.

Help is available-In your community, there are places that help homeless youth stay in school, obtain services like access to food, showers, and medical care, and provide shelter and a safe place to sleep.

If you are a homeless youth in need of immediate safety, contact your local Safe Place program or find someone of authority to connect you to help. Remember, you are not alone and there is a path out of homelessness. Don't be afraid to ask for help. You are worth it, and help is available!

Additional Homeless Youth Resources

Check out these websites to learn more:

United States Interagency Council on Homelessness
This government agency is committed to ending youth homelessness on a national scale by year 2020. This website provides research and strategies for communities to work together with their government to end youth homelessness on a local and national scale.

Youth.gov
This government website provides information about youth homelessness, including government reports, resources, and details about government programs that are aimed at preventing and ending youth homelessness.

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(3) Poverty
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These 15 organizations from many different countries, both local and national, all have one purpose: to end poverty. These organization strive to accomplish this through raising awareness, increasing agricultural efficiency, lower childbirth deaths, prevent deadly diseases, and much more.

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Naturally, The Borgen Project is our favorite organization fighting global poverty, but there are lots of amazing groups changing the world. Thanks to multilateral partnerships between nonprofit , intergovernmental organizations and governments around the world, extreme poverty is down 50 percent since 1990. Below is a list of influential that are fighting poverty in developing countries by working to better the lives of the world's poor. This list is by no means exhaustive; this is just a sample of the exemplary organizations doing work in problem areas such as global health, water, sanitation, food, housing and education.

Top Organization Fighting Poverty in Developing Countries

1. Oxfam: Oxfam is currently fighting poverty in developing countries by taking on issues of inequality, discrimination and unequal access to resources. The organization provides assistance during humanitarian crises. Oxfam is also very involved in educating the world's poor about human rights and civic engagement in order to change the root causes of poverty at the political level.

2. United Nations Development Program (UNDP): Founded on the belief that all people should have a chance to live with dignity, opportunity and safety, the UNDP helps countries develop policies. These lead to sustainable development, democratic governance, peace building and climate and disaster resilience. The UNDP is a giant agency that delegates country-specific activities and programs through its Resident Coordinator System with offices in 130 countries. The organization's highest goal is to implement the Sustainable Development Goals in all countries of operation.

3. United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF): UNICEF fights for children's rights and welfare by strengthening legislation and social services. Initiatives include early childhood development, nutrition, immunization, water, sanitation and hygiene, children with disabilities and education.

4. United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA): UNOCHA is responsible for coordinating humanitarian relief efforts during natural disasters and conflict, as well as raising awareness and encouraging involvement among U.N. member states.

5. United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA): The UN DESA creates and analyzes data pertaining to the economic and social aspects of sustainable development, which U.N. member states draw from when creating U.N. resolutions as well as drafting local policy plans in each respective home country. The UN DESA's in-depth policy analysis has helped to resolve many of the world's most pressing socioeconomic issues.

6. The Borgen Project: The Borgen Project is an influential U.S.-based nonprofit fighting poverty in developing countries through civic engagement and education. The organization believes that developed countries have a moral obligation to help the world's poor. The organization advocates on Capitol Hill for poverty reduction legislation, increasing the international affairs budget and making poverty reduction a primary focus of U.S. foreign policy.

7. U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID): USAID facilitates development abroad by allocating the U.S. international aid budget toward projects that increase agricultural productivity, lower child mortality rates and deadly diseases, provide humanitarian assistance during a natural disaster and prolonged conflict, as well as promote democracy, economic growth, environmental resiliency and women's empowerment.

8. Overseas Development Institute (ODI): ODI is an independent think tank that researches a myriad of topics such as climate, energy, poverty and inequality. The institute's goal is to facilitate international development by providing policy advice, consultancy services and training programs to fight poverty.

9. Concern Worldwide: Concern Worldwide is a non-governmental organization (NGO) that fights poverty in developing countries by providing lifesaving humanitarian aid primarily focused on alleviating world hunger, increasing world health, and responding to emergencies and natural disasters.

10. The Hunger Project: Two-thirds of the world's illiterate population is female. Sixty percent of HIV/AIDS cases today affect women. The Hunger Project recognizes that poverty is sexist, and believes that empowering women is essential to ending world hunger and poverty. The project fights for clean drinking water, nutrition, and sanitation, as well as economic growth.

11. Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF): The BMGF has been instrumental in saving the lives of 122 million children since 1990. This is largely made possible through its efforts to increase access to healthcare and vaccinations, which have all but eradicated polio and halved malaria and tuberculosis rates around the world.

12. World Bank Group: The World Bank Group is a crucial piece of our international development; it funds development projects around the world through traditional loans, interest-free credits and grants. The World Bank Group produces some of the world's leading research and publications concerning development policies and programs. The group also offers policy advice, analysis and technical assistance to developing countries throughout the project application process.

13. The Earth Institute: The Earth Institute is part of New York University and is directed by Jeffrey Sachs. It is comprised of two dozen research facilities in the fields of Earth and climate science, public health, economics, law, business and public policy. All of the organization's research is focused on the future sustainability of our planet. The institute uses its research to develop policies and solutions to the world's problems, especially in the areas of sustainable development and the alleviation of poverty.

14. The Red Cross: The Red Cross in an international NGO that provides urgent assistance to those affected by disaster through vaccination campaigns, disaster preparedness and by reconnecting families separated by conflict and natural disasters.

15. Engineers Without Borders (EWB): Engineers Without Borders is fighting poverty in developing countries by providing real-world engineering solutions to tough problems all over the world. Whether that be through increasing access to clean drinking water in rural communities or building roads and dams, EWB is committed to community-driven development by working alongside community members.

There are thousands of other organizations that are working to do their part on local and international scales. These groups are all increasing standards of living and fighting poverty in developing countries.

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Landlords that wish to evict their tenants have different methods of doing it, from informal methods like taking off the front door to more formal methods like taking the tenants to court. If a forced eviction occurs (by police), the tenants may choose to have their belongings dumped on the curb or in a storage unit.

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Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Benefits | Social Security Administration

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Learn how the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program pays benefits to disabled adults and children who have limited income and resources. Benefits also are payable to people 65 and older without disabilities who meet the financial limits.

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United States Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH)

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At the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness, we coordinate and catalyze the federal response to homelessness, working in close partnership with senior leaders across our 19 federal member agencies.

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Located in San Jose, Sacred Heart Community Service seeks to achieve a “community united to ensure that every child and adult is free from poverty”. They accept monetary donations as well as clothing.

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Here at Sacred Heart Community Service, we are determined to create a community free from poverty by creating hope, opportunity, and action. We could not do the work that we do without all the individuals in our community! Whether you are volunteering your time, donating goods, or sharing your family's experiences, you make Sacred Heart what it is. Thank you for being a part of our community!

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Here at Sacred Heart Community Service, we are determined to create a community free from poverty by creating hope, opportunity, and action. We could not do the work that we do without all the individuals in our community! Whether you are volunteering your time, donating goods, or sharing your family's experiences, you make Sacred Heart what it is.

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A organizations called Covenant House is a organization dedicated to helping young teens who are in danger of being homeless. This organization provides housing for these teens and protects them from being lured into human trafficking through education and a physical home to go to.

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Helping Homeless Children & Youth | Covenant House

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Millions of kids suffer on the streets every day. For over 40 years, Covenant House has sheltered and cared for these young people - now standing as a powerful human rights movement for homeless and trafficked youth in 31 cities across 6 countries.