Learning a lot with FYP

Hello!

As promised I would inform ya’ll about what I have learned from the conference. A lot of services that are offered depend on a lot of requirements that not everyone qualifies for. This makes finding housing a barrier along with some agencies picking people as the “star child” or favorite and forgetting about others who are also deserving of help! Along with a lot of policies that are not Trans inclusive, which could be lifesaving.

These past two weeks I have called business about becoming sponsors for our annual sleepout event happening November 17th. I have also attended a meeting with social work students at Salisbury University to discuss the youth-led town hall on youth homelessness on October 21st. I am excited about the turnout!  

Stay tuned.

I’ll have more next week.

My First Week interning at FYP!

Hello! 

My name is Audacious Douglas and I am an intern for the 2021-2022 year. My first week at Fenix Youth Project Inc has been very informative. I started my week off by getting accustomed to the faculty and my responsibilities based on my learning plan. I completed training based on how to better serve the  LGBTQ+  youth, especially the homeless population. I learned a lot about the homeless population specifically in the Eastern shore area. I attended my first HALS CoC meeting where I learned that finding funding for temporary housing, such as hotels is a major issue. I was also able to attend the Point Source Youth Conference: Youth Homelessness where I gained more knowledge that I can’t wait to share in my next post! 

A Night Out in Solidarity

Join Fenix Youth Project on November 17, 2021, for our 2021 Lower Shore Sleep Out!

Join us at the FYP Arts & Media Center or Virtually to reflect on ways we can help young people experiencing homelessness and show our solidarity with those who are homeless — and to let the world know about the ever-growing population of young people who face homelessness on Maryland's Lower Eastern Shore.

And there's more to the Lower Shore Sleep Out than a night without a mattress. Lower Shore Sleep Out raises critical funds to help Fenix Youth Project Inc. provide emergency shelter, sanctuary, and support to youth overcoming homelessness.

November is National Runaway Prevention Month (NRPM), a public awareness campaign designed to “shine a light” on the experiences of runaway and homeless youth that too often remain invisible. It is also an opportunity to spotlight the resources available to support youth in crisis throughout the nation. As part of the campaign, individuals, organizations, and communities across the nation are encouraged to work together to prevent youth homelessness.

Register today! —-> https://www.classy.org/event/lower-shore-sleep-out/e357385