YouthCare works to end youth homelessness and empower young people to achieve their potential. It provides essential services, including hot meals and support for young individuals in need.
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News related to YouthCare
CONNECTIONS – November 25
Jose Pizarro, interim program director at YouthCare, shares a personal plea for support as winter approaches, highlighting the plight of hundreds of young people in Seattle experiencing homelessness. Many sleep outside in harsh conditions, and YouthCare has long been a vital resource for these yo...
YouthCare Announces Strategic Plan to Strengthen its Core Mission
YouthCare has announced a strategic plan aimed at enhancing its core mission of providing critical support to youth experiencing homelessness. Following a comprehensive review of its operations, the organization is refocusing on direct service delivery while ensuring long-term sustainability. Key...
CONNECTIONS – October, 2025
Welcome to CONNECTIONS, YouthCare’s monthly newsletter highlighting the organization’s work and achievements. Interim CEO Marty Hartman leads a transition team focused on stabilizing YouthCare operationally and financially by engaging with youth, staff, and community stakeholders. The aim is to s...
Together We Rise
On Dec. 3, YouthCare invites the community to the Orion Center instead of a traditional hotel venue. The Orion Center has been a vital resource since 1984, providing a safe haven for youth ages 12-24, with services including meals, showers, clothing, case management, mental health care, and shelt...
Meet YouthCare’s Six-Member Transition Team
YouthCare has announced the formation of a six-member transition team to enhance its programmatic efforts and financial systems, aligning them with its core mission of addressing youth homelessness. Interim CEO Marty Hartman will lead this team, which includes notable community leaders: Alison De...
A Message from our CEO: Why We’re Making Changes – and What We’re Protecting
Federal funding challenges are prompting YouthCare to make significant changes to ensure the sustainability of its services for youth in crisis in King County. The organization will close two programs: Casa de los Amigos, a shelter for undocumented immigrant youth, due to reduced referrals and fu...
From Pain to Purpose: Brandon’s Journey of Resilience
Brandon’s life embodies remarkable resilience, shaped by profound loss and unwavering hope. Growing up in New Orleans, he faced the harsh realities of his environment, losing his cousin to a drive-by shooting, which taught him about life’s fragility. A life-altering car accident left him wheelcha...