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/…
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Episode 3 - Looting For Frozen Peas Under Siege
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It's 2007. A 9-year-old girl and her father go to Lebanon to visit family who still live in the Palestinian refugee camp Nahr al Bared. Unbeknownst to anyone, a war broke out while they were in the camp. The war involved the Lebanese Army and Fatah al Islam, and Palestinian refugees were caught in the middle. The 9-year-old girl was my sister, and …
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Episode 2 - A chat with Iraqi-British rapper Lowkey
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Lowkey is a vocal political activist who raps about social and political issues such as class, racism, Islamophobia, Palestine, the so-called war on terror. He's teamed up with other artists including Immortal Tech, M1 from Dead Prez, Lupe Fiasco, The Narcycist, and Palestinian artists like Shadia Mansour, 47Soul, and hip hop group DAM.Follow him o…
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Episode 1 - Slagging Off Palestinians is a Full-Time Job
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A chat with Nooran and Jenna about faux-liberal nonsense online, what's for dinner in Ramadan, and the 72nd anniversary since the start of the Palestinian Nakba.Music: Nateejah Bala Shugul by Stormtrap (Ramallah Underground)توسط undivine intervention
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Intro music: Nateejeh Bala Shughol by Ramallah Underground (Stormtrap)توسط undivine intervention
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