10 Ways to Fight for Social Justice during Corona Virus Pandemic

In everything that we do as an organization, we are grounded in empowering and encouraging youth to use their creative talents to impact social change. Many young people on Maryland’s Eastern Shore navigate daily lives with an unfair level of unpredictability, disrupting their desire and need for connection and community.

It is obvious that we are living in abnormal times but nothing about this moment suggests we are hopeless. Teen Vogue published an article with suggestions on how we can STILL continue the fight for social justice.

Practice social solidarity

Get involved with mutual aid networks

Protect immigrant rights

Don’t forget about people who are incarcerated

Donate to local food banks

Support small and local businesses

Find remote volunteer opportunities

Combat misinformation

Fight xenophobia

Fill out the census

Be sure to follow us on Instagram and Twitter as next month we begin to showcase ways you can do each of these safely from home.

Are we prepared to serve our homeless youth on the Lower Shore?

Are we prepared to serve our homeless youth on the Lower Shore? Like, really.

Fenix Youth Project is dedicated to serving the population that is nicknamed “Invisible”. Children and youth experiencing homelessness are disproportionately likely to have special needs and to be Hispanic or African American.

Homelessness has a negative impact on academic achievement that is over and above poverty. In 2017-2018, the national average high school graduation rate for homeless students was 67.8% — 10% below other low-income students

More than ever we need youth, parents, and educators to come together and respond to school closures and COVID-19. Together, we need to ensure these plans equitably and adequately address the unique needs of students experiencing homelessness.

Check out this info graphic we created to share the facts provided by the 2018 Youth Count sponsored with Youth REACH MD.

The Search for Salisbury's first Youth Poet Laureate

The search is on for Salisbury’s first youth poet laureate. Amber Green of The Fenix Youth Project joined WBOC Delmarva Life to discuss who qualifies and what’s involved. 

New program dates will be provided. Dates have changed due to COVID-19 and these uncertain times.