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A Two-Part Training Series with Rachel Baxter, Emerging Adult Behavioral Health Stable Housing Policy Lead, Health Care Authority (HCA)
Supporting Youth & Young Adult Housing Stability Through Partnerships A Two-Part Training Series with Rachel Baxter, Emerging Adult Behavioral Health Stable Housing Policy Lead, Health Care Authority (HCA) The Bridge Coalition hosted a two-part training series...
01/27/2026 Bridge Coalition Meeting Notes
Meeting Notes: Bridge Coalition Meeting on January 27th Opening Comments (Sarah):Â Sarah filled in for Jim Introductions via chat were done A broad overview of NorthStar Advocates Mission and purpose was discussed, Focusing on return to community: safe housing,...
2025 Annual Report- NorthStar Advocates
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Jim Theofelis Speaks at SHB 1929 Bridge Housing Launch | NorthStar Advocates Executive Director
Jim Theofelis, Executive Director of NorthStar Advocates, delivers an inspiring speech at the Friends of Youth Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, celebrating the official launch of the SHB 1929 Bridge Housing programs—operated by Friends of Youth in Kirkland and Excelsior...
11/25/2025 Bridge Coalition Meeting Notes
Meeting Notes: Bridge Coalition Meeting on November 25th Opening Comments (Jim):Â A broad overview of NorthStar Advocates Mission and purpose was discussed, Focusing on return to community: safe housing, relationships, and supporting young adults facing unaccompanied...
10/28/2025 Bridge Coalition Meeting Notes
Meeting Notes: Bridge Coalition Meeting on October 28th Opening Comments (Jim):Â A broad overview of NorthStar Advocates Mission and purpose was discussed, Focusing on return to community: safe housing, relationships, and supporting young adults facing unaccompanied...
09/23/2025 Bridge Coalition Meeting Notes
Meeting Notes: Bridge Coalition Meeting on September 23rd Opening Comments (Jim):Â A broad overview of NorthStar Advocates Mission and purpose was discussed, Focusing on return to community: safe housing, relationships, and supporting young adults facing unaccompanied...
07/22/2025 Bridge Coalition Meeting Notes
Meeting Notes: Bridge Coalition Meeting on July 22nd Opening Comments (Jim):Â Chat Introductions were done, A broad overview of NorthStar Advocates Mission and purpose was discussed, Focusing on return to community: safe housing, relationships, and supporting young...
06/24/2025 Bridge Coalition Meeting Notes
Meeting Notes: Bridge Coalition Meeting on June 24th Opening Comments (Sarah):Â Sarah filled in for Jim as the facilitator, Formal Introductions were done, A broad overview of NorthStar Advocates Mission and purpose was discussed, Focusing on return to community: safe...
5/27/2025 Bridge Coalition Meeting Notes
Meeting Notes: Bridge Coalition Meeting on May 27th Opening Comments (Jim): Jim opened the meeting with a powerful reminder of what is at stake, sharing that two young people—one of them a family member—had recently died of overdoses shortly after being discharged...