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We had a wonderful time visiting the Burlington Paint and Sip Studio for a fun, substance-free afternoon painting event for youth who access our Drop-In Center. “Being able to share their stories is so important in helping our youth see themselves as more than just a ‘homeless kid.’ These opportunities allow them to escape whatever struggles they are dealing with day-to-day, and just enjoy trying something new and being seen as a member of the community—a person with something to share.”
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[youtube_sc url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJdHbACj7Ac&feature=youtu.be” title=”Mark%27s%20Commencement%20Speech” ratio=”4:3″ color=”white” theme=”light” modestbranding=”1″ autohide=”1″ autoplay=”1″ fs=”1″] I was so honored that the Community College of Vermont invited me to be the keynote speaker for their 2016 Commencement, which took place a few weeks ago. Graduates came from diverse backgrounds and represented all 14 Vermont counties, 12 other states, and 18 countries …
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May is National Foster Care Month, but many of our youth are in foster care every day of the year. With your support, youth in our Youth Development Program who have been in foster care or state custody through the Department for Children and Families (DCF) are transitioning to a self-sufficient and thriving adulthood and …
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