NorthStar Advocates
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NorthStar Advocates Featured in USICH’s Spotlight on Youth Homelessness
NorthStar Advocates Featured in USICH’s Spotlight on Youth Homelessness We are proud to share that NorthStar Advocates has been highlighted in the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH) article), “Homelessness Prevention Series: Spotlight on Youth...
9/24/2024 Bridge Coalition Meeting Notes
Meeting Notes: Bridge Coalition Meeting on September 24th Opening Comments (Sarah): Sarah Moderated this month’s meeting, Formal Introductions were done, Focusing on return to community: safe housing, relationships, and supporting young adults facing unaccompanied...
7/23/2024 Bridge Coalition Meeting Notes
Meeting Notes: Bridge Coalition Meeting on July 23rd Opening Comments (Jim):Â Formal Introductions were done, Focusing on return to community: safe housing, relationships, and supporting young adults facing unaccompanied homelessness interests and passions, A quick...
6/25/2024 Bridge Coalition Meeting Notes
Meeting Notes: Bridge Coalition Meeting on June 25th Opening Comments (Jim):Â Chat Introductions were done, Focusing on return to community: safe housing, relationships, and supporting young adults facing unaccompanied homelessness interests and passions, A quick...
Jim Theofelis Testifies at the Senate Human Services Work Session
SENATE HUMAN SERVICES WORK SESSION |JUNE 10, 2024 To watch Jim Theofelis's testimony please CLICK HERE Good Morning Madame Chair and members of the committee. My name is Jim Theofelis and I am the founding executive director of NorthStar Advocates with a mission to...
5/28/2024 Bridge Coalition Meeting Notes
Opening Comments (Jim):Â Chat Introductions were done, Focusing on return to community: safe housing, relationships, and supporting young adults facing unaccompanied homelessness interests and passions, A quick discussion on data that showed nearly 80% of young adults...
Journey of Resilience: Samantha DeLeo’s Story at Royal Life Center
Samantha DeLeo's recent presentation at the Bridge Coalition left a lasting impact as she bravely shared her journey through substance use disorder, shining a light on the comprehensive services offered at Royal Life Treatment Center. Samantha's story is one of...
4/23/2024 Bridge Coalition Meeting Notes
4/23 Bridge Coalition Meeting Notes Opening Comments (Sarah):Â Formal live Introductions were done due to the smaller group size, Focusing on return to community: safe housing, relationships, and supporting young adults facing unaccompanied homelessness interests and...
Empowering Youth: Transformative Initiatives with Northwest Youth Services and the Youth Action Board
Serving the greater Whatcom and Skagit counties, lies a beacon of hope for youth: Northwest Youth Services (NWYS). Guided by the values of Community, Justice & Liberation, Humanity, and Accountability individuals come together to provide comprehensive wrap around...
3/26/2024 Bridge Coalition Meeting Notes
3-26 Bridge Coalition Meeting Notes Opening Comments (Jim):Â Focusing on return to community: safe housing, relationships, and supporting their interests and passions Formal Introductions were done in chat The Bridge Scope and Vision (Vy):Â High rate of return to...