Vicki Sokolik refuses to be an Ostrich. Her son brought to her attention the crisis of unhoused youth — youth unhoused, not living with a parent/guardian, and not in foster care — in America, and she has been fighting to support this vulnerable population every since. Most active in Tampa Bay, Florida, Vicki is the founder and CEO of the nonprofit Starting Right, Now, which removes barriers for unaccompanied homeless youth to cultivate long-term well-being and self-sufficiency. She is also the author of the new book, “If You See Them: Young, Unhoused, and Alone in America.” Vicki Sokolik joined host Jay Ruderman to discuss the many ways unhoused youth fall through the cracks in our society, how her organization helps them, and also how to build trust with people who could use your help. Episode Chapters (00:00) Intro (01:10) Vicki’s origin story (02:40) What is “unhoused youth?” (06:40) What should a person do if they worry they see an unhoused youth? (08:19) How have conversations around unhoused youth changed in Vicki’s 20 years working with them? (11:02) How do people get the word out and help unhoused youth? (14:55) Vicki’s new book (16:48) How Vicki builds trust (20:10) What do students receive at Starting Right, Now? (22:58) How does Vicki balance advocacy and direct support? (27:53) Starting Right, Now alumni (29:10) Goodbye For video episodes, watch on www.youtube.com/@therudermanfamilyfoundation Stay in touch: X: @JayRuderman | @RudermanFdn LinkedIn: Jay Ruderman | Ruderman Family Foundation Instagram: All About Change Podcast | Ruderman Family Foundation To learn more about the podcast, visit https://allaboutchangepodcast.com/…
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In this, our final episode of the series, we feature the legendary band The Dread. Please enjoy and thanks for checking us out! Podcast 5 – Dan and Dave Get Stiffed (1hr 8min 33sec) https://danddpunk.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/podcast-5-dan-and-dave-get-stiffed.mp3 Click here to listen on YouTube with cover art for each release as it …
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This episode we start and end with Youth Gone Mad, a very cool band that you should know. Enjoy another hour of killer punk from the early Nineties. Podcast 4 – Dan and Dave Gone Mad (1hr 8min 43sec) https://danddpunk.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/podcast-4-dan-and-dave-gone-mad.mp3 Click here to listen on YouTube with cover art for each…
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Podcast 3 is hot off the tape deck! Enjoy another hour of early Nineties punk. Podcast 3 – Punk American Gladiator Style (1hr 0min 8sec) https://danddpunk.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/podcast-3-punk-american-gladiator-style.mp3 Click here to listen on YouTube with cover art for each release as it plays. Our podcasts are also available o…
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Here it is, another hour of bad-ass punk for your listening enjoyment! Podcast 2 – When Rhythms Collide (1hr 04min 39sec) https://danddpunk.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/podcast-2-when-rhythms-collide.mp3 Click here to listen on YouTube with cover art for each release as it plays. Our podcasts are also available on iTunes.…
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Well, here it is, folks! Podcast 1 – Time For a Little Something, the first Dan and Dave Show in about fifteen years. We hope you enjoy the music we’ve compiled for this. We think that it’s all killer stuff, and deserves to be out there and available. Check back next week for Podcast 2, where we’ll feature even more great music from the Dan and Dav…
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This is an introductory podcast to let you hosers know what the Dan & Dave Show was and what we’re doing. Podcast 0 – Intro (7min 54sec)
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