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Program gave youth $3K to avoid NYC homeless shelters. So far, it's working.

“A nonprofit trying to end youth homelessness pitched a radical idea last year: What if they gave young people on the brink of homelessness cash, with almost no strings attached, to help them keep a roof over their heads?”


PHILANTHROPY NEWS DIGEST — JUNE 24, 2025

Cash assistance prevents youth homelessness, report finds


INVISIBLE PEOPLE — MAY 20, 2025

A Simple Cash Payment Helped Young People Stay Housed—And Move Forward


NEW YORK PUBLIC RADIO — MAY 19, 2025

Morning Headlines: Cash Program Helps Prevent Youth Homelessness


KGUN9 TUCSON — MAY 16, 2025

Cash assistance program helps Tucson youth avoid homelessness


WSB-TV ATLANTA — MAY 7, 2025

Program offers one-time cash payout, support services to help homeless youth in Atlanta


GOTHAMIST — JULY 5, 2024

New program gives NYC's youth cash to prevent homelessness


KEZI9 EUGENE — JUNE 27, 2024

Connected Lane County participating in pilot program to prevent youth homelessness


BUSINESS INSIDER — FEBRUARY 24, 2024

Oregon is giving homeless young people $1,000 a month to get back on their feet. here’s how it’s going.


OREGON PUBLIC BROADCASTING — JANUARY 26, 2024

Homeless youth in Oregon rebuild their lives with $1,000 a month support


INSIDE GOOGLE — JULY 25, 2022

Three years in: Our $1 billion Bay Area housing effort


YOUTH TODAY — DECEMBER 9, 2021

A New York City initiative will Venmo homeless youth and young adults cash for rent


NEW YORK POST — JUNE 18, 2021

Young NYC homeless people to get $1,250 each month in city-backed study