Vicki Sokolik refuses to be an Ostrich. Her son brought to her attention the crisis of unhoused youth — youth unhoused, not living with a parent/guardian, and not in foster care — in America, and she has been fighting to support this vulnerable population every since. Most active in Tampa Bay, Florida, Vicki is the founder and CEO of the nonprofit Starting Right, Now, which removes barriers for unaccompanied homeless youth to cultivate long-term well-being and self-sufficiency. She is also the author of the new book, “If You See Them: Young, Unhoused, and Alone in America.” Vicki Sokolik joined host Jay Ruderman to discuss the many ways unhoused youth fall through the cracks in our society, how her organization helps them, and also how to build trust with people who could use your help. Episode Chapters (00:00) Intro (01:10) Vicki’s origin story (02:40) What is “unhoused youth?” (06:40) What should a person do if they worry they see an unhoused youth? (08:19) How have conversations around unhoused youth changed in Vicki’s 20 years working with them? (11:02) How do people get the word out and help unhoused youth? (14:55) Vicki’s new book (16:48) How Vicki builds trust (20:10) What do students receive at Starting Right, Now? (22:58) How does Vicki balance advocacy and direct support? (27:53) Starting Right, Now alumni (29:10) Goodbye For video episodes, watch on www.youtube.com/@therudermanfamilyfoundation Stay in touch: X: @JayRuderman | @RudermanFdn LinkedIn: Jay Ruderman | Ruderman Family Foundation Instagram: All About Change Podcast | Ruderman Family Foundation To learn more about the podcast, visit https://allaboutchangepodcast.com/…
Psychedelic shamans, shapeshifting strippers, and alien abductees.
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Sex Drugs And UFOs Episode 47 (almost fighting Bushwick Bill, popcorn lung, and vaping too hard)
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Two parter! We talk about Baloney's adventure at a house show with a vape and then move on to a tribute/story about Matt almost fighting Bushwick Bill of Geto Boys.توسط Matt Greenfield
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Sex Drugs And UFOs Episode 46 (cancel culture, Kanye for Christ, and Louis CK)
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Sex Drugs And UFOs Episode 46 (cancel culture, Kanye for Christ, and Louis CK) by Matt Greenfieldتوسط Matt Greenfield
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Sex Drugs And UFOs Episode 45 (PCP, anal fireworks, and hookers)
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One of our wildest podcasts yet...and that's saying something.توسط Matt Greenfield
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