Regina interviews Lauren VanKeulen, CEO at <a href="https://www.ayayouth.org/">AYA Youth Collective</a>, who has been working with youth for 15 years. Lauren shares how youth homelessness is different than the traditional stereotype, how her team copes with stress, and the story of when she and her husband dropped everything to meet a need in the Grand Rapids community.
 
"Everyday Humanity" is a podcast of Mel Trotter Ministries.
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Produced by Matthew Grzybowski and Sara Jeffries

Bonus: Battling Hunger Together

Why Don’t They Just… breaks down the tough questions about homelessness and the stereotypes that surround it. Hosted by Dr. Ben Lepper of Mel Trotter Ministries, each episode dives deep with experts and real stories to reveal the truth behind the stigma and explore what really works. Open your mind, challenge what you think you know, and join the conversation. Formerly Everyday Humanity podcast.