Blog Category: California

Celebrating Thanksgiving Safely in 2020

Published on November 18, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has been stressful and isolating for many people and with Thanksgiving right around the corner, we’re full swing into this Holiday season. As we talked about in our how to guide on Halloween, celebrating the Holidays and connecting  | Read More » |

Meet Our Youth Homelessness Champions!

Published on November 6, 2020

Earlier today as a part of Runaway And Homeless Youth Prevention Month 2020 (#RHYPM2020), we happily announced our three Champions of Youth Homelessness, Assemblymembers Eloise Reyes and Mike Gibson as well as Homeless Education Project Manager of San  | Read More » |

Our 2020 CCY Policy Platform!

Published on November 6, 2020

The following is our Current 2020 Policy Platform for the California Coalition for Youth! For any questions, comments, or for more information please reach out to CCY Executive Director, Jevon Wilkes at Jevon@calyouth.org.     | Read More » |

November is Runaway and Homeless Youth Prevention Month

Published on November 1, 2020

Runaway and Homeless Youth Prevention Month (RHYPM) is a statewide awareness campaign spearheaded each November by the California Coalition for Youth (CCY), its members, supporters, and advocates for youth and young adults experiencing homelessness in  | Read More » |

California Coalition for Youth November 2020 Ballot Measures

Published on October 1, 2020

This November will be a very important election year for both California and the United States.  Along with voting for the Presidency and Vice Presidency, Californians will be voting on a number of ballot measures and propositions. The following is  | Read More » |

Mental Wellness – Maintenance and Strategies (2/2)

Published on September 24, 2020

Last month, we posted an article providing a few strategies that could be added to any youth’s mental health or wellness plan (if you want to check that out you can click here: Mental Wellness – Maintenance and Strategies part 1 of 2). In  | Read More » |

CCY Youth Survey – Impact of COVID-19

Published on September 3, 2020

We are looking for Youth with lived experience with homelessness to please take our survey. Your responses, and any identifying data you provide, will remain anonymous and your participation is an opportunity to maximize current and future investments  | Read More » |