Young people are increasingly living in homelessness accommodation for two to four years as private rents soar and long wait lists for social housing make it extremely tough to move out.
We explain how telling your story can inspire others, influence services, and shift public perception. Whether you’ve just started counselling or finished college, your voice can help shape the future of youth support.
Lydia shares how reaching out for help boosted her confidence and gave her the direction she needed to look forward to the future.
Lou shares how she overcome abuse, instability, and homelessness with support – and how she’s now pursuing a career in music.
Sophie shares how her love for animals is helping her build confidence, life skills, and a path towards work after experiencing homelessness.
EveryYouth chairperson Tony Ramos shares how employers can invest in young people from all backgrounds.
Callum’s recovery from addiction and homelessness began with EveryYouth’s support. Now employed and moving into his own flat, he’s rebuilding his life.
EveryYouth has increased the number of young people staying in jobs, education or training for three months or more by 49%.
Young people moving into council housing face ludicrous setup costs leaving many in debt, poverty, or without basic housing essentials.
Katy, 22, explains how EveryYouth Employed helped to cover childcare costs for her son so she could return to work.
