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Punx With Purpose on Supporting Unhoused Youth
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Welcome to this week's episode of What's Happening Salem!
In this episode, Jacob Espinoza and Brandon Sommers sit down with Hailey and Cheyenne from Punx With Purpose to talk about:
- How they created a nonprofit serving unhoused and at-risk youth in Salem through low-barrier, youth-driven programs.
- Why prevention and youth mental health support are crucial for breaking cycles.
- How community connections make their work possible.
- And much more!
Timestamps:
00:34 - Introductions and recent award recognition
06:54 - What Punx with a Purpose does
10:55 - Youth homelessness and couch surfing reality
21:33 - Punx in the Park resource festival
24:56 - Punxgiving and Punxmas youth events
34:21 - Taking care of staff prevents burnout
41:58 - ACE scores and childhood trauma impacts
49:54 - Myths about youth experiencing homelessness
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