Giving Tuesday is a global day of giving, and this year Urban Triage is counting on your generosity to help us change lives. Join us this holiday season on #GivingTuesday, November 28, 2023, in embracing the concept that the suffering of others should be as intolerable to us as our own suffering. Let's make this giving season a season of radical generosity! 

Our theme this year is #HousingOurFuture where we are aiming to raise $150,000 to house 40 families and youth, provide emergency shelter for 20 women fleeing domestic violence, and support 100 families with hot meals and gifts this holiday season.

To assist us in reaching our goal, you can get involved in the following ways:

1. DONATE - Don't wait until November 28th! Support Urban Triage now in our aim to raise $150,000 to house 40 families and youth, provide emergency shelter for 20 women fleeing domestic violence, and support 100 families with hot meals and gifts this holiday season.

2. BECOME A FUNDRAISING AMBASSADOR - You can make a real impact by fundraising on behalf of Urban Triage. Set ambitious goals and rally your friends, family, co-workers, and network to support Urban Triage this Giving Tuesday. Start an online fundraiser—email info@urbantriage.org for questions and support.

3. VOLUNTEER - Your time is as valuable to our organization as your financial donation. Join us as a volunteer and help make a difference in the lives of those in need.

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THE PROBLEM

When you think of a person experiencing homeless, it’s difficult to imagine a young person, under 25, fending for themselves on the streets. On a single night in January 2022, 49 youths (18-24) were counted in Dane County, and 36,261 unaccompanied youth were counted as homeless nationwide. The number is shocking – and increasing – according to The National Alliance of Ending Homelessness.

So…why are youth experiencing homelessness?

Many youth experiencing homelessness are victims of trauma. Youth homelessness is often rooted in family conflict. Other contributing factors include economic circumstances like poverty and housing insecurity, racial disparities, and mental health and substance use disorders. Young people who have had involvement with the child welfare and juvenile justice systems are also more likely to become homeless.

Many homeless youth and young adults have experienced significant trauma before and after becoming homeless and are particularly vulnerable, including sex trafficking and exploitation victims.

Youth who identify as LGBTQ +; pregnant and parenting youth, youth with special needs or disabilities, and youth of color, particularly African-American and Native American youth, are also more likely to become homeless.

Not surprisingly, youth experiencing homelessness can have significant mental health symptoms such as depression, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, suicidal thoughts, and substance abuse problems.

Regardless of their challenges, youth experiencing homelessness are resilient, creative, strong, and fiercely loyal to their family of choice. When asked what they need from community members, kindness is the number one response because no one knows how tough their day may have been.

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THE SOLUTION

Support Urban Triage now in our aim to raise $150,000 to house 40 families and youth, provide emergency shelter for 20 women fleeing domestic violence, and support 100 families with hot meals and gifts this holiday season.

Be a part of the solution. Join us in the work and donate today.

OUR PARTNERS

We would like to thank our partners who are assisting us in reaching our goal. 

Buck & Honeys - You can make donations at the Monona Buck & Honeys location. Additionally, they will donate 5% of their sales, up to $300.

Delta Beer Lab - You can make donations at this location.

Grace Coffee Co - You can make donations at all Dane County locations. 

Starbucks - You can make donations at 25 Starbucks locations. Click HERE for participating locations.

Short Stack Eatery - You can make donations at this location. They will also donate $1 for every Sweet Potato Pancake or Bloody Mary purchased.