Youth Homelessness

Message from our Youth Ambassador

Hi, my name is Tatiana Jean Baptiste, I’m 16 years old and a sophomore at Wicomico High school. I enjoy designing and creating new projects, I also love to take care of children and help the ones in need to the best of my abilities. Before I joined the Fenix youth Project, I found different ways to help people even if it's just a small deed it could just change someone’s life for the better. Ever since I was a kid, I would do fundraisers to help people in need no matter what the need. Joining the Fenix youth is the best thing I could’ve done. Everyone in the group is very positive and it’s a great safe place it's also a great way to meet new people. I believe that when you have an opportunity you should take it because in doing so you might just be able to help someone else. 

Interested in volunteering for the youth count? There is still time. Just call 443-736-8028

The Youth Count acts as an opportunity to connect with these youth to better learn about what we can do to help and connect them to initial supports and services.

What’s Youth Homelessness like on da shore?

It’s a growing issue and quite frankly we are behind in providing these services. Thanks to Wicomico Partnerships for Families and Children, Fenix Youth Project Inc. operates the only Youth Drop-In Center that provides resources to unaccompanied youth. Currently, right now we are serving 64 unaccompanied youth clients and their ages range from 16 to 24. Learn more about Fenix Youth Project Inc. www.fenixyouthproject.org

Youth Shelter Update: It's Happening!

Fenix Youth Project Inc. is opening a youth shelter to offer emergency beds and transitional living services to unaccompanied youth between the ages of 17 - 24 on the Lower Eastern Shore. The 8 Bed facility, beautifully tucked in the woods of Quantico, MD will have a kitchen, living space, laundry room, handicapped accessible restrooms, and beautiful outdoor space. This facility is part of the Fenix Youth Project’s Rights of Passage Housing program which focuses on providing emergency housing to unaccompanied youth.

How can you help?

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Become a Rights of Passage Supporter and Donate $1000 or more! Some of the Perks for becoming a Rights of Passage Supporter include:

  • A hand-painted hoodie designed by youth in our Drop-In Center

  • Monthly emails on updates on our Rights of Passage House

  • A Notable thank you, whether publically or privately, but we would want to provide an opportunity to thank you for your contribution in a special way.

Create Welcome Baskets for our future guests!

Come by our Drop-In Center located at 239 Florida Ave Salisbury MD and pick up a plastic laundry basket and collect the items listed below to create an ROP House Welcome Basket given to each guest on their first night of checking in the house.

  • bedroom slippers (various sizes S/M M/L L/XL)

  • Laundry Day Essentials

  • Bathroom Caddy

  • Bathrobe (Colors - Black, White, or Red )

  • Self-Care Essentials

  • Bed Sheet Set (Twin Size)

  • First Aid Kit

  • Hangers (20 Pkt)

  • Books/Craft Essentials

  • Other dorm-like essentials

Want to learn more about our plans for Rights of Passage House, email our Executive Director, Amber Green, at amber@fenixyouthproject.org