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Program Overview Type of Kids WIND Youth Services and the programs provided are built on the mission to provide a safe environment and access to resources that help homeless youth move from crisis to healthy functioning and independence. It is WIND's goal to channel the energy of the youth we serve in activities and learning experiences that develop healing, caring support networks, and develop their gifts and talents to build self-confidence and self-sufficiency. Homelessness is more than a lack of shelter and represents the visible fault line transmitted by multiple traumatic forces. Each child bears a unique story of pain, often unspeakable. They typically face a harsh and almost unimaginable existence within the community, lack of support and social support. These young people have been failed by the adults and the systems that were supposed to protect them. Some are second or third generation homeless. Others are million dollar group home kids that end up homeless as an 18th birthday present. We can't undo their histories, but we can help homeless teen shape a healthy future by lifting them out of the downward spiral of the streets. At WIND Youth Services, we engage youth experiencing homelessness who need safety from the streets and access to resources to help them move from street life and into healthy functioning and independence. WIND's four main programs include: The WIND Center The WIND Educational Program The WIND Youth Shelter The WIND Outreach Program |
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What's New
Upcoming Golf Tournaments Benefit WIND!
Derby Day at Lucchetti Ranch to Benefit WIND
"Teen Homelessness on the Rise" Report and Video by Channel 10's Nicole Chavez
Monarchs Donate Computer lab and reading room
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