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YouthCare Announces Recipients of Community Impact Honoree

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Thursday, October 27, 2022
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SEATTLE, Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- After a three-year hiatus due to the pandemic, YouthCare, an organization working to end youth homelessness and empower young people to achieve their potential, hosted their 36th Annual Luncheon with a moving afternoon of inspiration, community connection, and vision sharing. At the luncheon, YouthCare announced the recipients of their first-ever Community Impact Honoree award: One Roof Foundation, The Seattle Kraken, and Climate Pledge Arena.

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  • At the luncheon, YouthCare announced the recipients of their first-ever Community Impact Honoree award: One Roof Foundation, The Seattle Kraken, and Climate Pledge Arena.
  • "The Community Impact Honoree award recognizes those who are leading the way in action, advocacy, and community engagement to end youth homelessness," said Degale Cooper, YouthCare's CEO.
  • Youthcare is a valued partner, and we are thrilled to be named the Community Impact Honoree."
  • With the help from community partners, YouthCare ensures young people experiencing homelessness have the safety, stability, and hope to meet their futures.

DEGALE COOPER PROMOTED TO CEO OF YOUTHCARE

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Wednesday, May 25, 2022
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SEATTLE, May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- YouthCare, the Seattle-based nonprofit focused on ending youth homelessness, announces Degale Cooper as its new Chief Executive Officer. Cooper has been YouthCare's Chief Program Officer since 2018. She brings extensive experience and a lifelong dedication to youth and young adults. She will formally step into the new role on June 1, 2022.

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  • SEATTLE, May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- YouthCare ,the Seattle-based nonprofit focused on ending youth homelessness,announcesDegale Cooper as its new Chief Executive Officer.
  • YouthCare's CEO search committee worked with national search firm Kittleman and Associates and engaged community leaders and staff in defining agency needs.
  • Ultimately, the Board of Directors unanimously voted to select Degale Cooper as its final candidate.
  • Prior to her role at YouthCare, Cooper held leadership positions at the YWCA, Youth Eastside Services, Treehouse, and the Mockingbird Society.

Community Roots Project in Partnership with YouthCare Receives Funding Award from Seattle Office of Housing

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Friday, December 10, 2021
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"Our visionary project will offer young adults experiencing homelessness a robust education, job training and connections, alongside safe and supportive affordable housing.

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  • "Our visionary project will offer young adults experiencing homelessness a robust education, job training and connections, alongside safe and supportive affordable housing.
  • "We are thrilled to work on this vital project in partnership with YouthCare," said Christopher Persons, CEO of Community Roots Housing.
  • Today's announcement marks a new single-year record for the City of Seattle: $143 million in affordable housing investments.
  • Construction on Community Roots and YouthCare's project is scheduled to begin in the winter of 2022.

YouthCare Names Colleen Echohawk as Interim CEO

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Wednesday, September 15, 2021
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SEATTLE, Sept. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today, YouthCare ,the Seattle-based nonprofit focused on ending youth homelessness, announcesits engagement of Colleen Echohawk as Interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

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  • SEATTLE, Sept. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today, YouthCare ,the Seattle-based nonprofit focused on ending youth homelessness, announcesits engagement of Colleen Echohawk as Interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
  • Echohawkenters the role witha longstanding reputationfor herhomeless advocacywork, specifically among Native American and Alaska Native people.
  • "Colleen'sleadership andadvocacy on behalf of those experiencing homelessness directly aligns withYouthCare'smission," said Karen Jones, Chair ofYouthCare's Board of Directors.
  • "We are thrilled to have her experience, vision, and collaborative approach leading our agency during a time of great interest in solvingyouth homelessness."

MeridianHealth and YouthCare Sponsor Back to School Health Fair in Back of the Yards

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Thursday, August 26, 2021
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CHICAGO, Aug. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --MeridianHealth and YouthCare, of Meridian of Illinois, are the lead sponsors of the Back to School Health Fair taking place on Friday, August 27, at Davis Square Park in Chicago.

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  • CHICAGO, Aug. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --MeridianHealth and YouthCare, of Meridian of Illinois, are the lead sponsors of the Back to School Health Fair taking place on Friday, August 27, at Davis Square Park in Chicago.
  • Meridian, a managed care organization that partners with HealthChoice Illinois, will share information on their health plans and benefits.
  • The Back to School Health Fair will include giveaways, such as school supplies, lunches, haircuts (for ages 18 and under).
  • The event will take place on Friday, August 27, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the following location:
    For more information about MeridianHealth and YouthCare, visitilmeridian.com and ilyouthcare.com.