Young People to the Front

Welcome back to Episode 29 of The Young People to the Front Podcast ! In this lively and insightful conversation, we are joined by Monae Dale, a native Angeleno and social worker, to discuss her experience working in social services, especially with homeless youth in Los Angeles.  Monae brings her unique perspective as a program officer at the California Community Foundation, offering a behind-the...

Looking for ways to shift public perception and advocate for meaningful policy changes in the fight against homelessness? Join us as Jerry Jones explores the role of storytelling, the impact of major events like the Olympics, and the need for inclusive decision-making in creating a more compassionate Los Angeles. In this episode of the Young People to the Front podcast, hosts Tonny, Robin and Fati...

In a continuation from episode 25, hosts Tonny, Robin and Fatine discuss with Alissa Walker the implications of hosting the Olympics in Los Angeles in 2028. There are various concerns surrounding the event, such as the impact on the city's homeless population, the need for improved public spaces and infrastructure, and the importance of prioritizing the well-being of the community. They point out...

In this episode of Young People to the Front, the hosts, Tonny, Laura, Fatine, and Robin, discuss the findings of the annual youth count, a project that estimates the number of homeless youth in Los Angeles.  Here are the key points covered in the episode: - The youth count takes place over the last ten days of January and aims to estimate the number of unsheltered and sheltered youth in Los Angel...

Curious about how the city of LA is preparing for the security and population challenges of hosting the Olympics, and the concerns that have been raised by community members and activists? In this episode of Young People to the Front, hosts Tonny, Robin and Fatine are joined by journalist and host of the LA Podcast, Alissa Walker. They discuss various topics related to the Olympics in Los Angeles,...

Learn about the impact of Sage's advocacy work on a local, national, and statewide level in the fight against youth homelessness and how Sage is using their expertise to shape policies and initiatives aimed at addressing youth homelessness in California. In this episode of YP2F, hosts Tonny, Robin and Fatine are joined by guest Sage Johnson. They discuss Sage's personal journey of experiencing hom...

Discover the power of knowing your rights and staying safe at protests with Di Barbadillo from the National Lawyers Guild. Learn about the challenges faced by legal observers and gain valuable insights into protecting yourself and others during demonstrations. In this episode of YP2F, hosts Tonny, Robin and Fatine are joined by guest Di Barbadillo. They discuss a variety of topics related to activ...

YP2F hosts, Tonny and Robin are joined this week by special guest Elvira Laguna. Elvira shares her experience as a former foster youth and discusses her work at A Sense of Home, a nonprofit organization that provides fully furnished apartments for former foster youth. In this episode: - Elvira shares her challenging experience in the foster care system, including multiple placements and the impact...

In this episode, Tonny, Fatine and Robin delve into the rebranding of their organization, Lens Co, to Young People to the Front Incorporated. They explain that the change was necessary to streamline their mission and vision, as Lens Co no longer accurately represented their work in the youth homelessness policy space. They discuss the evolution of their organization over the past five years and th...

Tonny sits down with Gayle, Sandy, and Grant for a discussion about their work at The Village Family Services in North Hollywood. Tonny and Gayle also recall their time in HYFLA. They talk about how not all youth are aware of service providers outside Hollywood and delve into The Village Family Services' and the work and services they offer to youth. Tune in for laughter, nostalgia, and a look int...

In this week's episode, Tonny sits down with Cheyenne, the executive director of Jenni's Flowers. They discuss a variety of topics, including the foster care system, healthy coping mechanisms, attending university in California, and how healing from trauma can lead to the creation of beautiful things. Cheyenne is a creative leader and multimedia artist, with talents ranging from filmmaking, produc...

In this episode, we finally phoned a friend in space. Yes, that's right, the multi-talented Nathaniel Patterson is in the podcast studio. We talked to him about how he got into tech, and how he uses the skills he learned in tech to help organizations across the country incorporate tech in their orgs. We also discussed how he started as an organizer, and how you can contribute to your community.  ...

Tonny and Robin sat down with Shayla Myers, a senior attorney at the Unhoused People's Justice Project at the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA). She works alongside community organizations, unhoused residents, and tenants to end the criminalization of poverty. This episode covers a range of topics including the operation of legal clinics, the Supreme Court case on homelessness, Municipal...

We can end youth homelessness   Every year, one in ten young people between the ages of 18-25 experience homelessness in the United States. In order to end the experience of homelessness, our society need to embark on drastic change by prioritizing young voices and building systems that support the needs of young people. With every purchase, a shirt will be donated to a young advocate with lived e...

Every year, one in ten young people between the ages of 18-25 experience homelessness in the United States. In order to end the experience of homelessness, our society need to embark on drastic change by prioritizing young voices and building systems that support the needs of young people. With every purchase, a shirt will be donated to a young advocate with lived experience of homelessness. #Youn...

We can end youth homelessness   Every year, one in ten young people between the ages of 18-25 experience homelessness in the United States. In order to end the experience of homelessness, our society need to embark on drastic change by prioritizing young voices and building systems that support the needs of young people. With every purchase, a shirt will be donated to a young advocate with lived e...

We can end youth homelessness Every year, one in ten young people between the ages of 18-25 experience homelessness in the United States. In order to end the experience of homelessness, our society need to embark on drastic change by prioritizing young voices and building systems that support the needs of young people. With every purchase, a shirt will be donated to a young advocate with lived exp...

We can end youth homelessness Every year, one in ten young people between the ages of 18-25 experience homelessness in the United States. In order to end the experience of homelessness, our society need to embark on drastic change by prioritizing young voices and building systems that support the needs of young people. With every purchase, a shirt will be donated to a young advocate with lived exp...

We can end youth homelessness Every year, one in ten young people between the ages of 18-25 experience homelessness in the United States. In order to end the experience of homelessness, our society need to embark on drastic change by prioritizing young voices and building systems that support the needs of young people. With every purchase, a shirt will be donated to a young advocate with lived exp...

We can end youth homelessness Every year, one in ten young people between the ages of 18-25 experience homelessness in the United States. In order to end the experience of homelessness, our society need to embark on drastic change by prioritizing young voices and building systems that support the needs of young people. With every purchase, a shirt will be donated to a young advocate with lived exp...

We can end youth homelessness Every year, one in ten young people between the ages of 18-25 experience homelessness in the United States. In order to end the experience of homelessness, our society need to embark on drastic change by prioritizing young voices and building systems that support the needs of young people. With every purchase, a shirt will be donated to a young advocate with lived exp...

Our first ever LIVE episode of YP2FPod, recorded at the California Endowment during the opening of the YP2F Policy Summit held August 8th, 2023. Please understand that there were audio issues in the live recording. We did our best to resolve it but our editing magic only goes so far. We thought it was most important to share the voices of our youth panelists Iziiah, Perla, and Ken.

We can end youth homelessness   Every year, one in ten young people between the ages of 18-25 experience homelessness in the United States. In order to end the experience of homelessness, our society need to embark on drastic change by prioritizing young voices and building systems that support the needs of young people. With every purchase, a shirt will be donated to a young advocate with lived e...

We can end youth homelessness Every year, one in ten young people between the ages of 18-25 experience homelessness in the United States. In order to end the experience of homelessness, our society need to embark on drastic change by prioritizing young voices and building systems that support the needs of young people. With every purchase, a shirt will be donated to a young advocate with lived exp...

Every year, one in ten young people between the ages of 18-25 experience homelessness in the United States. In order to end the experience of homelessness, our society need to embark on drastic change by prioritizing young voices and building systems that support the needs of young people. With every purchase, a shirt will be donated to a young advocate with lived experience of homelessness. #Youn...