In the span of a few weeks, COVID-19, or coronavirus, has impacted the lives of many people of all ages. We asked our young advocates across the country how their lives have been impacted in the past month. Here’s what...
Our Houston, Texas Young Advocates shared their feelings surrounding COVID-19 and how it has impacted their lives. “I am a Type 1 Diabetic who doesn’t have health insurance. Texas has the largest uninsured rate in the country because the Texas...
Our Austin, Texas Young Advocates shared their feelings surrounding COVID-19 and how it has impacted their lives. “My mental health took a hit during the COVID-19 outbreak and it only got worse as it went on. I thrive on being...
“We are sending everyone home early.” I was outside of a coffee shop, doing what I’ve done everyday for almost two years – fundraising for a local health advocacy nonprofit. I’m a canvasser, which means I’m one of the friendly...
The challenges COVID-19 brings to New York, Texas, California, Illinois, and Colorado’s young adults and students — from wondering how they’ll make rent, to accessing affordable mental health counseling — are not new. But as these states respond to the...