Date

12-2025

Document Type

Capstone Project (Campus-Only Access)

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Department

Health, Human Services and Public Policy

Major

Collaborative Health and Human Services

First Advisor

Jenny Martinez

Abstract

Limited access to essential community resources and support services continues to affect individuals experiencing homelessness and housing instability. In response to this need, a community resource fair was implemented at Youth Alliance, a local nonprofit that offers case management, drop-in services, and life skills programming. The population served primarily includes adolescents and young adults ages 16 to 24 who face barriers related to mental health, employment, transportation, and navigating community systems. The project involved planning and coordinating a multi-agency fair designed to increase awareness of available services and strengthen collaboration between Youth Alliance and local providers. Key components included partnership outreach, event logistics, participant engagement, and informal evaluation through observation and feedback. The event created a supportive environment where individuals could explore resources, ask questions, and form connections with service agencies providing resources in a variety of human service areas. The fair contributed to greater visibility of community support and enhanced relationship-building between organizations serving individuals experiencing instability. Recommendations moving forward include implementing consistent follow-up with participants and maintaining ongoing collaboration among partner agencies.

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