The information below lists resources that can help you afford college. In part one of our blog posts, we shared information on various resources that can help young adults experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity stay in college. Guides and Information...
Across the country, nearly 3.5 million young people experience homelessness in a given year. Experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity can have a profound impact on a young person’s ability to pursue their passions and goals, and achieve economic stability in...
Today, we have the most diverse generation of students in our nation’s history—in age, race, income and work experience. From working adults and parent learners to job-seeking veterans and first-generation students, today’s generation of students needs policies that reflect their...
Like the proverbial cat, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) seems to have nine lives – from its initial passage just squeaking through Congress in 2010, to the more than 70 unsuccessful attempts to repeal the law. It survived two high...
On June 11, 2019, Young Invincibles celebrated its 10-Year anniversary in Washington, D.C. at the Pearl Street Warehouse. Shannon Jones, a YI advocate from California, shared her story and YI’s impact in her life. The text of her remarks are...
On June 11, 2019, Young Invincibles celebrated its 10-Year anniversary in Washington, D.C. at the Pearl Street Warehouse. Jimmieka Mills, a YI advocate, shared her story and YI’s impact in her life. The text of her remarks are below. In...
In 2009, five law students sitting in a school cafeteria were tremendously frustrated by the heated debates around the health care reform bill – many politicians were using young people as a talking point (misguided, FYI) for why the Affordable...
It’s graduation season – an exciting (and sometimes daunting) time for graduates and their families. On the one hand, they are celebrating the wonderful accomplishments of attaining a degree. On the other, the lack of uncertainty about the future can...
As a working mom, I feel incredibly lucky to have the support I need to parent and have a job that I truly love. I have access to childcare during work hours and have the flexibility to work remotely or...
How was your Monday night? Did you spend it watching five straight hours of CNN candidate town halls? Whether you were glued to the TV, following along on Twitter, or had no idea this happened, never fear, we watched it...