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Young Philadelphians Take on Youth Homelessness
Young Philadelphians and advocates who feel that their concerns have been overlooked share these sentiments on youth homelessness.
March 22, 2024
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Young Philadelphians and advocates who feel that their concerns have been overlooked share these sentiments on youth homelessness.
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Former student Jadera Wright walks past the school’s familiar painted logo and flyers for construction apprenticeship programs, AmeriCorps assignments and notices for licensing tests. Wright, a recent YouthBuild Philly graduate who is currently working in security, smiles as she greets former classmates and people like the school’s lead social worker, Samantha Cranford, or Miss Sam as she’s known to her students.
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