Jeanice Lee talks with Taylor Tahkeal, the Outreach Program Manger with Rod's House in Yakima, Washington. Taylor explains who Rod's House is and why this non-profit was founded in the community. We learn about the communities that Rod's House serves, how they define homelessness, some of the challenges the youth face in the community. Taylor shares about how big the problem is amongst homeless youth in the area, drop in services, winter shelter, ways Rod's House helps feed the community, different ways Rod's House help with education, employment and housing support. We learn about Rod's House Street Outreach Service, biggest ongoing need, volunteer opportunities, Host Home program and how people can host a youth in their home, donated items that Rod's House accepts such as socks and underwear.
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Original Airdate: 3/7/2021 KYKV