Friday, October 1, 2010
2010 Chapel Support: YEAH
University Lutheran Chapel supports many non-profit organizations in the Bay Area and throughout the world. In 2010, ULC will contribute a total of $8,900 to the following organizations: YEAH, SHARE, Extraordinary Lutheran Ministries, Bread for the World, East Bay Lutheran Parish, East Bay Sanctuary Covenant, Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, and Lutheran Volunteer Corps.
This week we are featuring the YEAH Shelter and their important work.
Berkeley’s homeless population is estimated to be 1,200, about 225 of whom are youth aged 18 to 25. YEAH’s mission is to support young adults (18-25) in Berkeley who are currently homeless. They provide basic necessities, offer case management and counseling, linkages to education, employment and housing, and opportunities for meaningful community involvement. YEAH grew out of the "Chaplaincy for Homeless Youth" which was housed at the Chapel for years. YEAH is the result of the vision and leadership of a group of dedicated, long term volunteers including Pastor Sarah Isakson of Lutheran Church of the Cross.
The YEAH! Shelter is open seven nights a week between November and May. It is staffed each night by a trained supervisor and a team of volunteers. The youth are served a hot dinner and in the morning receive breakfast and a bag lunch. They sleep on mats with fresh sheets. Clean socks and underwear are provided when available. They have access to a shower nightly.
With YEAH’s help, some of the youth have been reunited with family, or moved into permanent housing. In addition, they provide medical referrals and on-site therapy. They also provide year-round, intensive case management and counseling to a select group.
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