by Hosea Youth Services Staff | Nov 28, 2023 | Fundraising, Hosea Happenings, Youth Stories
549 different young people have visited our Resource Center so far this year. 549 different stories and situations which have led them to need assistance. 549 lives which for the most part have been filled with abuse, abandonment, dysfunction and struggle. 549 lives...
by Hosea Youth Services Staff | Nov 27, 2023 | Faith, Fundraising, Sponsors
It’s that time of year when we look back, review some statistics, and evaluate our service. Here are some numbers which give a pretty good summary of the impact we’re having with our young homeless community. And thank you to the many of you who make this happen! So...
by Hosea Youth Services Staff | Nov 22, 2023 | Youth Stories
Mark (assumed name) has been one of our “favorite” guests for a while. He’s respectful, appreciative, and usually has a smile on his face. We don’t know a lot about him, but do know he’s 17, attended many different high schools and did not graduate. He’s also being...
by Hosea Youth Services Staff | Nov 10, 2023 | Faith, Volunteers and Staff
Providing gift cards to our young guests has been a nice part of our service the past few years. While we provide many items on site, such as clothing, outdoor supplies, first aid supplies, etc., there are still many items our guests need which we don’t have on hand....
by Hosea Youth Services Staff | Nov 5, 2023 | Resource Center, Volunteers and Staff
Last week someone visited our Resource Center for a tour and discussion about our services. A question she asked, which is not unusual, was “how many of your guests are able to obtain housing?” So, I shared some thoughts about how it’s hard for us to keep track as we...
