Our Impact in 2022
Dear Urban Peak Family,
Each year when the Impact Report comes out I rush home with a copy and share it with my kids. Each year we discuss the data, the stories, how my letter can be improved and the stunning pictures of our youth. After reading this year’s report, my 10-year-old said he was so grateful that we used real pictures, real names and that the youth get to tell their own story. He said it would be sad if we didn’t want people to know and hear from our youth, board and even me directly. I appreciate his honesty and hope you will take time to read the 2022 Impact Report and share it with your family and friends!
Urban Peak has shown up for youth who are experiencing homelessness in our community for 35 years! And last year was no different. Our youth demonstrated relentless resilience. Our staff showed extraordinary grit and persistence. And our programs continued to thrive, focusing on a depth of service that can break a cycle that plagues people experiencing homelessness.
As we look around our community, we all witness the devastating homelessness crisis facing our neighbors that is driven by poverty, inequity and a lack of appropriate resources. However, I know that we can change the trajectories for our youth. This will save lives today and change the face of our community in the years to come.
Urban Peak's Impact Report serves as our annual report, highlighting our work during the last fiscal year (October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022). We hope the facts, figures and stories below showcase the important work we do.
Grace, Kindred and Titus are just a few of the amazing young people we’ve had the privilege to work with in the last year. And though the youth we work with are far more than numbers, the data that guides our work also tells a story.
All photography by John Johnston Photography
As we look to the future, we are so excited for what’s to come! In January, we began construction on the Mothership, a new campus for youth experiencing homelessness that is projected to open in the fall of 2024 where we will offer integrated services, shelter and housing. Case management, medical and mental health care as well as education and employment services will all be located at the same site for youth ages 15 through 24. We will also offer temporary shelter and graduated transitional neighborhoods so that youth can progress though our programs into safe, stable and independent housing.
The innovation of this project and the impact of this work is needed now more than ever. I wish we were opening these doors today!
We could not do this work without you, our donors, advocates and friends. Thank you for making our work possible and for changing lives.
Gratefully,
Christina Carlson
Urban Peak CEO
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