“The collaboration makes fresh starts possible for young people emerging from homelessness, helping them become healthy and independent members of our communities,” says Molly G. Cottrill, Executive Director of Heaven on Earth NOW.
BALTIMORE (PRWEB) September 05, 2018
Two non-profit organizations, Colorado-based Heaven on Earth Now and Baltimore City-based Youth Empowered Society (YES), have partnered to offer essential housing supports to young people in Baltimore experiencing homelessness. YES connects young people – ages 18 to 25 -- with housing and new this year, Heaven on Earth NOW will provide 55 of them with household living essentials, furnishings, and healthy food.
“YES focuses on both the immediate needs of our youth as well as their long-term needs, including housing and jobs,” says Blair Franklin, YES’ Executive Director. “Securing permanent housing is an important step for our youth and getting them basic supplies for their new housing is essential.” Terrylynn M. Tyrell, Development Director, shares, “This collaborative partnership is right on time. Last year YES, with the help of our funding community, supported 65 youth who were experiencing homelessness in securing housing.” As part of its House to Home project, Heaven on Earth NOW provides new mattress and box springs, bedding, kitchen utensils, safety and cleaning supplies, personal and other crucial items that transform living spaces into homes.
“The collaboration makes fresh starts possible for young people, helping them become healthy and independent members of our communities,” says Molly G. Cottrill, Executive Director of Heaven on Earth NOW. “We offer the youth an opportunity to pick from a list of supplies and share their favorite colors and preferences, which lends them added dignity in a place they can finally call home.” Heaven on Earth NOW also gives each client a bag of Good for You Groceries, healthy non-perishables and farm fresh goods (as available) they can use to nourish themselves as they launch into new lives.
Founded in 2012, YES prevents and eliminates youth homelessness through the synergy of youth/peer and ally partnerships. YES is the only dedicated drop-in center for youth experiencing homelessness in Baltimore City. It provides an array of services and programs to meet the needs of the more than 1,400 youth experiencing homelessness in Baltimore.
Founded in 2016, Heaven on Earth NOW is a 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to swiftly connect angels and resources to feed, house, teach, and honor people in need – in cities and towns across America and around the world. In 2017, the organization fed more than 45,000 people, among other service initiatives. Learn more at https://www.heavenonearthnow.net.
For more information, contact Marg Stark, 619.246.4497, or Terrylynn Tyrell, 443.310. 2296.