Nearly half of NYC’s homeless are working—many in vital jobs like transit, childcare, and public service. Mentor A Promise supports homeless youth and families through education, mentoring, and partnerships. Learn more or get involved today.
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To empower youth facing housing instability through mentorship, SEL, education, and community - building resilience and hope.
Join us This CEO is Redefining Care for Homeless Youth | Jeremy C. Kohomban
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This CEO is Redefining Care for Homeless Youth | Jeremy C. Kohomban
How Prevalent is Food Insecurity Among Homeless NYC Students? A U.S. Department of Agriculture report released on January 8, 2025 found that 13.5 percent of - U.S. households experienced food insecurity at some point during 2023. According to the NYC Mayor’s Office of Food Policy’s Annual Food Metrics Report for 2022, approximately 1.2 million New Yorkers were food insecure.
What Constitutes Food Insecurity?
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, food insecurity is when households are “uncertain of having or unable to acquire enough food to meet the needs of all their members because they [have] insufficient money or other resources for food.” In other words, those who lack reliable access to enough food for a healthy, active lifestyle are food insecure.
This month, we honor the leaders before us that fought for justice, equity, and access to education. They broke down barriers and paved the way for organizations like ours. Every child should have an opportunity to learn—regardless of circumstance—and these leaders fought tirelessly to make that a reality. Their legacy reminds us that the fight for equity isn't over and that we must continue their work to create the progress we wish to see.
You may be shocked to find out that students experiencing homelessness are 87% more likely to drop out of school in comparison to their peers. Homeless students are facing challenges that go far beyond the classroom that increase the risk of dropping out:
• Unstable housing
• Emotional and physical challenges
• Limited access to resources and support
• Experiencing debilitating illnesses
• Long commutes and transportation barriers
Helping homeless students involves addressing their immediate needs and supporting their long-term stability and education. Here are some practical ways we help: we provide basic supplies like backpacks, school supplies, educational materials and laptops/tablets. We partner with local community organizations to provide expert support to our students. We provide tutoring and mentorship to help our students academically.
Homelessness and education are intertwined. Students experiencing homelessness face unique challenges that inevitably impact academic performance. From lacking a stable environment to dealing with emotional and physical stress, these barriers make it difficult for them to thrive in the classroom.
Some lasting consequences of homelessness on education can include:
• A substantially higher dropout rate
• Placement in special education programs
• Chronic absenteeism
• Developmental delays
We are thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of our podcast titled The Bells I Hear! Our hope is to raise awareness about the homelessness crisis in New York City through conversations with industry experts, researchers, and changemakers.
We are going to be touching on the multifaceted issues surrounding homelessness such as mental health, affordable housing, education, and so much more.
🌟 Stay tuned for more updates, and join us on this journey to spark change!
Mentor A Promise wouldn't be possible without our mentors. They are truly at the heart of what we do. They are making a difference in the lives of our students every single day. From assisting them with academic challenges to encouraging personal growth, our mentors play an essential role in creating new pathways for our children. We wanted to shed a light on the amazing work that they do! 🙌
Interested in becoming a mentor and making a difference? We'd love to have you join the team!