YOUNG ADULT
SHELTER
The mission of Rainbow Place Shelter is to provide a safe haven for youth (18-24 years of age) experiencing homelessness in Montgomery County, Maryland, inclusive of LGBTQ+, heterosexual, and cisgender individuals. Rainbow will provide year-round, 24-hour emergency shelter and support, offering a comprehensive set of services to facilitate their transition out of homelessness.
BY THE NUMBERS
LGBTQ+ youth have a
120%
higher risk of reporting homelessness than their non-LGBTQ+ peers.
As of May 2024 Montgomery County, MD public schools had
1,768
unstably housed students. 610 of these were in high school.
Between 2022 and 2023, the number of unaccompanied youth experiencing homelessness increased by
15%
(4,613 more youth)
Youth with less than a high school diploma or GED had a
346%
higher risk of homelessness than their peers who completed high school.
OUR
VISION
CARE in Community guides Rainbow.
Rainbow envisions a community hub of organizations dedicated to serving youth experiencing homelessness in an inclusive environment. We see universal access to compassionate and comprehensive support resources as foundational to delivering
housing, mental health, recovery and care management services. Beneficiaries of these services are advocates for those with shared experiences.
Compassion
Advocacy
Respect
Equity
Community
