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PROGRAMS

Explore Our Ark's life-changing programs. We empower young persons >25 with compassion providing rapid rehousing solutions in times of crisis, and offer essential support to veterans, including medical services referrals, documentation assistance, and life skills education.

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Street Outreach

Reaching Out with Hope, for Youth Well-being

Small Teams of trained volunteers venture to homeless encampments with a goal to protect young people from the damaging effects of street life.  The program promotes efforts by its grantees to build relationships between street outreach workers and runaway, homeless, and street youth. 

Peer Support

Mentoring Lived Experiences for Positive Change

Peer Mentorship program connects youth and young adults with mentors who have lived experience and understand their journey. Peer mentors offer encouragement, accountability, and real-life guidance rooted in trust and shared understanding.

Through one-on-one and group support, youth build confidence, develop life skills, and strengthen their sense of belonging. Peer mentorship reminds young people they are not alone—and that lasting change is possible when someone who’s been there walks beside them.

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Individual Life Skills

Fostering Independence By Teaching Essential Life Skills

Equip young individuals with the essential tools, knowledge, and mindset needed to thrive in an ever-changing world. We are dedicated to nurturing a generation of resilient, confident, and socially responsible young leaders who can conquer life's challenges and make a positive impact on their communities.

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Case Management

Case management is more than paperwork or referrals—it’s a relationship. We walk alongside youth and young adults as they move from instability toward safety, independence, and long-term housing.

Each participant is paired with a dedicated Case Manager who takes time to understand their unique story, strengths, and goals. Together, they create a personalized plan focused on immediate needs and long-term stability. Our approach is trauma-informed, youth-centered, and rooted in dignity, choice, and respect.

We meet youth where they are—physically and emotionally—removing barriers and providing consistent support through crisis, transition, and growth. Our goal is not just to help youth survive today, but to help them build a foundation for a safe, stable, and independent future.

Housing Supports

Transforming Lives One Youth At A Time

Rapid Rehousing (RRH) is a housing intervention strategy designed to quickly assist individuals and young families experiencing homelessness in finding stable housing. By adding the Family Social Parental Approach (FSPA), this recognizes the family as the primary social unit where foundational skills and behaviors are cultivated, preparing young people to navigate the broader social environment successfully.

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Other Valuable Services

The Value of Veteran Mentorship

 When veterans step forward to guide and mentor the next generation, a unique bond is formed, bridging the gap between experiences gained through military service and the challenges faced. Veterans bring a wealth of experience, skills, and values acquired through their service in the armed forces. This knowledge, combined with their personal growth and development during their military careers, positions veterans as exceptional mentors. 

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If you'd like to volunteer,
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