As communities across the country recognize Youth HOPE Month in November, advocates are drawing attention to what they describe as an often-unseen crisis affecting millions of young people, including in North Carolina.
An estimated 4.2 million young people between the ages of 13 and 25 experience homelessness in the United States every year, according to the National Runaway Safeline. Many are leaving unsafe homes, couch surfing, or struggling to meet basic needs.
Amanda Whitlock, the CEO of the National Runaway Safeline, said November is a critical opportunity to ensure those young people feel seen and not forgotten…