RYANS HOUSE FOR YOUTH
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Mission Statement
Ryan's House For Youth serves homeless unaccompanied youth ages 12-24 on Whidbey Island with outreach vans, Drop-in Centers, Transitional Housing, and Emergency Shelter.
About This Cause
Whidbey Island serves 3 different school districts: South Whidbey, Coupeville, and Oak Harbor. In each one of these districts, temporary housing can look very different. Some areas are very wooded and are easy to hide in; some areas are more city-like and have housing options that the others do not. The majority, 70% of these homeless youth are “doubled up”, meaning they are sleeping on the couches, floors, and occasionally the extra beds of friends. Three percent of homeless youth live in an un-sheltered environment; under tarps, in tents, in cars, or even in the woods. As the cold weather approaches, these are the students that are of the most concern. Out of fear, 29% of these students aren’t comfortable revealing information about where they are staying. Kids shouldn’t have to be fearful for any reason, especially regarding the topic of their housing. There are many reasons why these students are homeless. The majority of them leave home due to a parent or parents with substance abuse issues or mental illness. Neglect also comes into play during these scenarios; parents are so busy with their own issues, they cannot focus on their children. Ryan’s House For Youth works with many different support agencies, such as Island County Housing Authority, and The Opportunity Council. Additional support comes from local law enforcement, and our local schools. There are also many local businesses and individuals that have helped financially, through gifts in kind, or volunteer hours. With the help of local businesses and service organizations, as well as support from foundations, we have been able to achieve our short term goals for providing supportive services for homeless youth and their families.