Rising Out of the Shadows (ROOTS) Mission Statement: ROOTS delivers critical services to homeless young adults and other low income persons, advocates for policies that foster dignity and long-term solutions, and works toward building community partnerships.
Over the last 5 years, ROOTS Young Adult Shelter has seen a 1,000 percent 
increase in the number of times homeless youth have been turned away because of a lack of space. These young people are spiraling out of the foster care system and onto the streets, fleeing abusive homes and failing to find work opportunities to survive in this tough economic climate.
ROOTS is a member of the University District Service Provider Alliance (UDSPA): The University District Service Providers Alliance (UDSPA) is a coalition of agencies working together to create a comprehensive continuum of services for homeless and street-involved youth and young adults.
Check out a great video produced by ROOTS volunteers by going to the link below -
