Flea markets are great. Thrift stores are awesome. But have you ever shopped inside an actual community third space while someone hands you free matcha/June shine? This Sunday, you can!!! We’ve been doing some serious cleaning and renovations at YP2F HQ, and this weekend we’re tackling our...
When we rebranded as YP2F, part of the mission was to amplify youth voices through the platform we are building, both online and in person at our third space. And while our work has always centered youth homelessness and the many intersections young people face across the juvenile, foster care,...
This week’s episode: Host Tonny St. James sits down with Axel Pecero, a young advocate and father hailing from San Pedro, CA. Axel serves as a dedicated advocate for foster youth. Currently an advocate for organizations such as California Youth Connection (CYC) and National Foster Youth Institute (NFYI) and...
Tonny sits down for an expansive conversation with Dr. Eric Rice, a leading researcher in youth homelessness and social networks, Professor, Associate Dean for Research and Director, USC Center for AI in Society USC. Social work expert, focusing on community outreach, network science, and the use of social networking technology...
Navigating Youth Homelessness: Advocacy, Dignity, and Rebuilding Systems Ft. Amanda Nicholson Host Tonny St. James sits down with artist, organizer, and consultant Amanda Nicholson to unpack the realities of navigating homelessness during the COVID-19 pandemic and the urgent need to rebuild systems with dignity at the center. Amanda shares...
The New Deal to End Youth Homelessness Ft. Josh Kogan & Aurora Higgs On this week's episode Tonny sits down with Josh Kogan (Director of Public Policy) and Aurora Higgs (Associate Director of Communications) from Away Home America to talk about their New Deal to End Youth Homelessness—...