Challenge Accepted: 100-Day Challenges to Tackle Youth and Young Adult Homelessness

Posted on April 27, 2017 in 100-Day Challenges, Raikes Foundation, Schultz Family Foundation, Youth Homelessness

By Jim Theofelis, Executive Director You may know Washington as the Evergreen state, but when it comes to spirit, entrepreneurship, and dedication to preventing and ending youth and young adult homelessness, I say we are the “CAN DO!” state! On April 18 and 19, A Way Home Washington (AWHWA) was thrilled to convene teams from […]

2017 Legislative Agenda

Posted on March 7, 2017 in Washington Office of Homeless Youth, Youth Homelessness

One of A Way Home Washington’s key strategies to prevent and end youth and young adult homelessness is to advocate for reforms and public funding at the state level. We see this as an important way to make sure that Washington state has the programs, services, and resources it needs to help all of our […]

A Way Home Washington’s Executive Director Speaks with KOMO News Radio
Jim Theofelis in Yakima, WA

Posted on January 26, 2017 in Youth Homelessness

KOMO News Radio spoke with A Way Home Washington’s Executive Director, Jim Theofelis, following Governor Jay Inslee’s directive to create an interagency work group on youth homelessness and release of the Office of Homeless Youth’s 2016 report. “I think that Washington state is positioned to be a national model in really tackling the issue of […]

A Roadmap to Prevent & End Youth Homelessness in Washington State
Angel speaks at Governor's mansion Jan. 24, 2017

Posted on January 26, 2017 in Campion Foundation, Raikes Foundation, Washington Office of Homeless Youth

Washington’s youth have limitless potential. They’re the future of this state and the heartbeat of our communities. And when they succeed, we all succeed. Unfortunately, due to circumstances often beyond their control, too many young people have fallen into homelessness or are at risk of becoming homeless. In Washington state alone, 13,000 unaccompanied youth experience […]

Ending Youth Homelessness through Cross-Sector Partnerships

Posted on January 17, 2017 in Raikes Foundation, Youth Homelessness

By Sarah Hunter and Katie Hong and re-published from The HUDdle, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Official Blog. A stable home is critical to the development of children and young adults. When they spend their energy wondering where they’ll sleep and what to eat, it’s nearly impossible for them to focus on doing well in school and preparing […]

A Way Home Washington Listening Tour—What We Heard

Posted on November 4, 2016 in Campion Foundation, Raikes Foundation, Washington Office of Homeless Youth, Youth Homelessness

By Sheila Babb Anderson A Way Home Washington recently embarked on a listening tour around Washington state to hear from local leaders about the state of youth and young adult homelessness in their communities. Each conversation was led by our honorary co-chair, First Lady Trudi Inslee, and Kim Justice, Executive Director of the Office of […]

A Way Home Washington Announces Jim Theofelis as Executive Director
Jim Theofelis in Yakima, WA

Posted on October 11, 2016 in Campion Foundation, Raikes Foundation, Washington Office of Homeless Youth, Youth Homelessness

A Way Home Washington (AWHWA)—a movement to prevent and end youth homelessness in Washington state—today announced the hiring of Jim Theofelis as founding executive director. Theofelis brings nearly 40 years of experience serving children, youth and families, including 15 years as the founding director of the Mockingbird Society. “This is a very special and unique […]

Partners in Pierce County
Participants at A Way Home WA listening tour at Oasis Youth Center

Posted on September 10, 2016 in Washington Office of Homeless Youth, Youth Homelessness

By Trudi Inslee As a lifelong Washingtonian, I’ve seen time and time again that people in this state come together to solve problems and lend a hand when someone is in need. I am witnessing this commitment first-hand on a Listening & Learning Tour for A Way Home Washington. We are traveling to communities across […]