“Take in the little things that you do because that is what’s going to give you the drive to do better for yourself. If I get up and I do everything that I need to do and I get to work on time. I feel like that’s an accomplishment for me. It makes me feel like I can finish the rest of my shift and I can do so well.” -NiiSa, Wildflyer Graduate

"Growing up with no love or a strong family, I felt weak and unable to leave like I had nobody that cared or would save me, but I saved myself."  -Esther, Wildflyer Graduate

“Something I would like people to know about youth homelessness is that it's hard and it wears and tears just like a job would. And if you have anything from spare change in your car to old clothes you're going to just simply throw away, just give it to them because anything can help during that time”. -Lala, Wildflyer Graduate

“With the experience from Wildflyer, I was able to land a job opening a coffee bar at a hotel, and I also have a position teaching art to kids in shelters.” -Venus, Wildflyer Graduate

“I am no longer my past but I am me and me is free indeed.” -Edda, Wildflyer Graduate

“Wildflyer has been the best job I’ve had so far and everyone is really kind.” -Deion, Wildflyer Graduate

Roughly 50% of the homeless population in the US has spent time in the foster care system.

“7 out of 10 youth experienced a chronic mental or physical health condition, or substance abuse disorder.” -Wilder Research Study