I’m grateful we got to hear from young people who’ve experienced homelessness…they didn’t have to share their stories but they used their voices to remind us that it’s a deeply human experience. I agree with Rachel White that we can’t make decision without them. @WeAreDCAction
It’s great to hear @CMFrumin understands that youth homelessness is a multifaceted systemic issue that will take joint efforts to solve. It’s a priority. #SOYHDC#YouthJusticeDC
DC is one of the wealthiest cities in the nation, yet nearly 10,000 young people (mostly Black and brown) face housing insecurity each year. This is unacceptable. Help us spread the word.
Tune in to the @WeAreDCAction SoYH Report Briefing https://t.co/9TvnNxSW9q
🏠The state of youth homelessness in DC is dire. Thousands of young people face housing insecurity, with Black and LGBTQIA+ youth disproportionately affected. Here are key facts on the state of youth homelessness in the District 🧵: #EndYouthHomelessness#WashingtonDC#DC
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