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Foundation: Sierra Health Foundation
A California nonprofit has been awarded a $937,000 state grant to help more young people at risk of experiencing homelessness.
Bright Futures for Youth, a project of the Center at Sierra Health Foundation, will add a drop-in center for youth at risk of experiencing homelessness, establish more comprehensive programs, and hire several staff members, reports the Sacramento Bee.
"Clearly, there is a desperate need for the SAFE program in the community, and we have worked very hard to connect with youth who are often marginalized and overlooked," Jennifer Singer, executive director of Bright Futures for Youth, says in a press release.
The program helps youth access basic services, including food and health care, and applies for government programs, such as Medi-Cal and the CalFresh program.
It also assists them to apply for college or trade school, financial aid, or even navigate the often-confusing process of obtaining much-needed documents like their birth certificate or Social Security card, per the press release.
Nevada County, Calif., had the highest rate of youth homelessness in the state in 2018, with 1,807 young people experiencing homelessness, per the US Census Bureau.
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