November is National Homeless Youth Awareness Month, and Eddy House is reminding northern Nevada that there are many homeless youths in our own communities.
This month, and throughout the year, the non-profit works on connecting with folks between 18 and 24 years old who are experiencing homelessness and providing them with a path to a better future.
“At Eddy House, our mission is to create a safe environment for homeless and at-risk youth to develop the life and job skills necessary for sustainable independence,” said Trevor Macaluso, CEO of Eddy House.
Sustainable independence is the key to the entire operation.
Those involved with Eddy House not only have access to emergency services but are connected to employment opportunities, transitional housing, and even education assistance to receive their high school diploma or equivalency, along with day-to-day support like meals and necessities.
The only way Eddy House is able to achieve those goals is through community support.
“We have youth to come in from all across northern Nevada, and they need our help. And that really is a challenge,” said Macaluso. “They're taking more beds, it's more mouths to feed, more services, more opportunities for jobs and job placements. And we really appreciate the community support, both in providing opportunities for education, providing jobs and financial support so that we can keep the operations running, at the quality that they should be for these young people.”
Part of this month’s campaign is raising more funds to continue providing those services. More details on how to do so can be found here.
Resources for those who need help can be found here.
