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Former gang member describes Hope for Homies outreach and social-enterprise model to council
Summary
Jose "Niners," founder of Hope for Homies, told the council about a mix of healing services, job-readiness social enterprises and community-outreach programs aimed at youth and reentering adults and requested sustained partnerships and funding.
Lynnwood — Jose "Niners," executive director and founder of Hope for Homies, told the council on May 21 that his nonprofit delivers trauma-informed services and social-enterprise work opportunities for youth and adults affected by gang involvement and reentry.
Niners described his personal background — including long-term incarceration and subsequent community work — to explain why his group focuses on sustained, culturally informed services rather than short-term interventions. "If young people don't feel part of the village, they will burn it down to feel its warmth," he said during the presentation.
Why it matters: Hope for Homies provides direct services in Snohomish and…
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