Date
5-2022
Document Type
Capstone Project (Open Access)
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Department
Health, Human Services and Public Policy
Major
Collaborative Health and Human Services
Abstract
Thousands of homeless individuals in the United States do not have their basic hygiene and nutrition needs met. The Youth Homeless Response Team (YHRT) is a non-profit organization that works to connect homeless youth to wrap around services they need to thrive. YHRT works with unaccompanied at-risk youth in Santa Cruz between the ages of 15-24 who are either literally homeless, at risk of homelessness, or fleeing a domestic violence situation. Unfortunately, YHRT does not have sufficient funding to provide client assistance. This capstone project consisted of implementing “Cheers for a Cause”, a one-day online fundraising event that highlights the importance of giving back to those in need, with proceeds directly benefiting homeless youth in Santa Cruz County. The event was implemented on April 22, 2022 and raised a total of $600. It is recommended that YHRT continues with this format of fundraising events to enhance its capacity to provide services for homeless youth.
Recommended Citation
Gonzalez, Clara, "Cheers for a Cause: Raising Funds for Homeless Youth in Need" (2022). Capstone Projects and Master's Theses. 1259.
https://digitalcommons.csumb.edu/caps_thes_all/1259