PSKS - Peace for the Streets by Kids from the Streets

10/16/2019

https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/homeless/we-aint-that-far-away-either-closure-of-seattle-young-adult-shelter-is-a-warning-providers-say/

The impending closure of the PSKS youth shelter raises concerns about the future of many homeless service providers.

10/15/2019

https://www.seattletimes.com/opinion/homeless-young-adults-desperately-need-our-help-and-support-now/

The entire youth-serving nonprofit sector is stretched to the breaking point. Public funding does not come close to covering the cost of needed services.

09/26/2019

https://mynorthwest.com/1490817/homeless-rvs-jeramie-booker/

While some note that homeless RVs can bring upticks in crime and drug use wherever they park, one RV resident heard those complaints and chose to speak out.

09/24/2019

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/mockingbird-society-treehouse-highlight-4-major-policy-wins-161300988.html

"SB 5290 is a significant first step toward ensuring our young people and their families get the support they need," said Annie Blackledge, Executive Director of The Mockingbird Society. "Youth who run away need support, not incarceration," said Dawn Rains, Treehouse's Chief

09/20/2019

https://crosscut.com/2019/09/once-safeguard-against-homelessness-disability-payments-cant-keep-rent?fbclid=IwAR1FeFREtiCwiG8z9iVrEtYu7-4heLXhhjPUdaLxPDcbUDNHesy2pYhMU_g

Rent for a studio apartment in King County has gone up by $645 since 2014. Supplemental Security Income has gone up by just $50.

09/18/2019

Not for the faint of heart, King County Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Don Raz, will take you on an unforgettable journey through the King County courthouse and then on to explore some of the neighboring murder scenes as your group of three or four experiences the Seattle version of Law & Order. Your tour will include lunch at either Grand Central Bakery or Casco Antiguo, two haunts in historic Pioneer Square, whose food is "to die for" according to many locals.
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09/13/2019

Important Announcement from the Board of Directors
Dear Supportive Community,

The Board of Directors of Peace for the Streets by Kids from the Streets (PSKS) has spent the past two years investigating the best possible future for our programs serving youth and young adults experiencing homelessness. After in-depth conversations with partner service providers, the City of Seattle, and private funders, we have come to the very difficult decision that PSKS must close its doors no later than December 31.

Since 1995, PSKS has responded to the individual needs of thousands of youth and young adults, with compassion and effective programs that help them envision a better future and support on their path to realize that future. PSKS began when our founder realized that homeless youth were not being given a voice and their concerns were largely unmet. In subsequent years, other youth programs closed or moved to other neighborhoods and PSKS became the sole provider on Capitol Hill. In 2013, PSKS began providing emergency shelter, and in 2018, we became an enhanced shelter allowing us to provide even more wrap-around services to support these youth. While enhanced shelter is a proven model for ending homelessness, our need for increased support and sustainable infrastructure prevent us from continuing beyond 2019.

This difficult decision was not made overnight. Sadly, our exploration led us to realize that the sustainability problems are not unique to PSKS. We wish to express our deepest gratitude to our partner agencies who worked with us to find ways to save these vital shelter beds. However, they too, are experiencing the same fiscal limitations and were unable to help. In short, the resources in King County do not meet the demand for services that have otherwise proven effective in ending homeless for youth and young adults.

We, the Board of Directors, wish to acknowledge our many partners, volunteers, Secret Santas, dedicated staff and past Board leaders for their many contributions of time, talent, and treasure. You are in our hearts as are the youth and young adults who continue to need these critical services.

Sincerely,
The PSKS Board of Directors

Cameron Brauer Scot Orriss
Dorothy Crean Timothy Popanz
Heidi Jacobsen-Watts Andrea Vitalich
Katie Keller

09/11/2019

Two Sounders tickets in Section 128 for mutually agreed upon game.

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09/04/2019

Two Seahawks tickets in Club Section 206 to Tampa Bay Buccaneers game on Nov. 3

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08/28/2019

Two tickets to the Governor and First Lady's holiday reception in the Governor's mansion. Click the link to purchase tickets...https://bit.ly/2KMIk8F

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08/23/2019

https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://edmondsbeacon.villagesoup.com/p/seattle-nonprofit-opens-home-for-youth-locally/1827681&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoUMTYzODQwOTg0OTk2NDY3OTM5NDEyGmYwYzZiMDBlNjQxYWRjNjA6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNF_08JJSHFfR5zro2Nb99qQL45NhQ

Ten young adults will soon live in a house in the Picnic Point area as part of Level Up Seattle’s mission to house and educate homeless and former foster youth from age 18 to 24.