We break the loop.

When teens lose housing, risk finds them fast. We show up with essentials, safety, and a next step.

We break the loop.

When teens lose housing, risk finds them fast. We show up with essentials, safety, and a next step.

We break the loop.

When teens lose housing, risk finds them fast. We show up with essentials, safety, and a next step.

18%

Rise in PIT homelessness this year

1 in 3

Youth lured into trafficking situations

3×

Higher risk of suicide for homeless youth

50%

Link between homelessness & gang exposure*

The Loop

No stable bed. School and work slip. Basics come first.

Survival mode. Hunger, hygiene, and safety dominate the day.

Fast money/protection. Street economy and crews look like solutions.

Group ties. Violence and retaliation follow group identity.

Trauma stacks. Health, trust, and attention suffer.

Harder to re-enter. Without support, the loop repeats.

How we break it

Nutrition & Essentials

We deliver kits that restore dignity and readiness — food, hydration, personal care.

Safe Connections

We make warm hand‑offs to mentors, case managers, and youth programs.

Local Partnerships

We align with shelters, schools, and anti‑violence groups to open safe pathways.

“After we lost housing, I slept at friends’ places. The kit meant I could show up to school clean and fed. A Teen Health partner linked me to a youth center. Now I have a part‑time job and a room share.”

— Jay, 17

kits delivered

partner orgs

cities / zip codes served

It Starts With One

One teen at a time. One backpack. One safe night. One person who shows up. That’s how we start to rewrite the story — and stop the cycle before it starts again.

We break the loop.

We break the loop.

We break the loop.

Source: PIT Count

Source

Source

Source

The Loop

How we break it

Nutrition & Essentials

Safe Connections

Local Partnerships

It Starts With One