Want to be inspired?

This year at Spectrum’s Empty Bowl Dinner guests got to hear from Tian, a former Spectrum youth, who shared the story of her experience at Spectrum. Tian now lives on her own, has graduated from college, and is halfway through earning a master’s degree. Needless to say, she received a standing ovation!

Watch Tian's Story

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.

A year of new possibilities, thanks to you!

It’s that time of year where we share our Gratitude Report. Thanks to you, we’ve doubled our counseling staff, added new programs in St. Albans, hired staff with crucial expertise, and met the challenge of inflation and skyrocketing housing costs.

Read our full Gratitude Report

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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Spectrum’s Nightly Shelter Open Year-Round

Spectrum Youth and Family Services’ previously seasonal warming shelter is now open year- round to meet the growing need for safe shelter for youth thanks to generous gifts from KeyBank Foundation, the Pomerleau Family Foundation and other donors.

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