Spectrum’s Sleep Out raised over $317,000 for youth facing homelessness!

Each year, over 400 people of all ages sleep outside overnight in solidarity with youth facing homelessness in Vermont—and 3,000 people donate to support them. Our event expenses are so low that 98% of every dollar raised goes directly to funding our programs and services.

This year, we had a record number of participants sleep out and we raised over $317,000 for youth in our community. You are ensuring a young person can get help when they need it most. Thank you!!

Spectrum Pilots Direct Cash Transfer Program

Ten youth facing homelessness or at immediate risk of homelessness have been selected to participate in Spectrum Youth and Family Services’ Direct Cash Transfer (DCT) pilot program. Each youth will receive a total of $30,000 over the course of the 18-month intervention to support progress toward securing housing and independence.

Spectrum’s Direct Cash Transfer program is designed to empower youth by providing them with a stable cash flow to help them pursue housing, jobs, education — whatever they need.

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Our work continues…

No matter how you feel about the election results, Spectrum has been and will continue to be here for all youth.

We have done all this in the past. We will do it now. We will do it in the future.

Charles’ Story: Spectrum taught him tools & skills to build a future

Charles Hemingway, a former Spectrum youth, lived at Spectrum and learned critical life and job skills. Hear from Charles how he turned his life around and is now in college, has a full-time career, and is a proud member of Spectrum’s Board of Directors.

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Mentors Needed!

You don’t need to be a hero or a trained counselor. Spectrum mentors spend time doing activities and setting goals with a young person between the ages of 12 and 22 who needs a positive adult role model.

Spectrum Mentors and Mentees are matched based on shared interests and meet at least twice a month. We have a particular need for male mentors of color, and LGBTQ+ identified mentors. Click here to learn more about Spectrum’s Mentoring Program.

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