youth homelessness

Life
What It's Like to Be a Student When You're Homeless
"Studying really saved me."
Djanlissa Pringels
11.28.19
Rise Up
'SHELTER' Highlights the Fight to End America's Youth Homelessness Crisis
In VICE’s new documentary, we journey to New Orleans to speak with the staff and residents of Covenant House, America’s largest non-profit shelter, to issue an urgent call to action to address the plight of homeless youth.
Impact Staff
2.21.18
Identity
To March Alongside Homeless Youth Is to Feel the True Power of Pride
A huge number of homeless youth in America identify as LGBTQ. At this weekend's New York City Pride, they had the opportunity to feel seen.
Xorje Olivares
6.26.17

Sex
A New Study Shows What Life Is Like for Homeless NYC Teens Who Have Sex to Survive
Thousands of young New Yorkers, many of whom are gay, bisexual, or trans, are trading sex for shelter.
Allie Conti
2.25.15
Health
Cameron's Vow to Slash Benefits for Under 21s Will Force Young People Onto the Street
If the Tories win the general election, they've promised to "slash" housing benefits for under 21s "within the first few days" – but for those who can't return to a family home, that might mean living on the streets.
Maya Oppenheim
2.13.15