Homelessness, Who's Next "You need to stop making excuses for your mistakes, as long as you are complaining about what you did wrong you will never get started on doing it right" Dr. Carlton Young

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"Homelessness, Who's Next?"

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The most shocking sight to see is children living right here in the richest nation in the world and in some of the richest neighborhoods homeless and starving. Is our country putting more of our families at risk of becoming homeless and at the brink of poverty? Unfortunately 3.5 million people, 39% are children, currently experience homelessness, and it's moving across the United States. Hunger and starvation is increasing not just for adults but for our children as well. Some facts about homeless youth; when it comes to contracting HIV the homeless youth is ten times more likely the higher risk. Runaway females living homeless on the streets account for a tenth of the homeless and are reportedly pregnant. This year out of the 260 runaways and homeless youth on the streets of our cities will die from assault, some illness and or suicide. We need to make a change, "Homelessness, Who's Next?"

Book Cover- From Home to Homeless to Success by Dr. Carlton Young

Authors Website: http://www.carltonyoung.com

Authors Bio:
Dr. Carlton N. Young is a veteran, entrepreneur, and former homeless single father, and now a successful, much sought after Inspirational Motivational Speaker and Author.
Dr. Carlton Young is a dynamic and entertaining speaker, entrepreneur, veteran, activist, philanthropist, and author of the critically acclaimed "From Home to Homeless to Success." He has traveled throughout the United States sharing his own personal battle with homelessness, while raising awareness about its causes, effects and solutions.
Motivated by the need to help struggling communities across the country rebuild their lives, Dr. Young took four years to build the Georgia National Alliance Community Coalition for the Homeless (GNACCH). Launched June 1, 2012, GNACCH is a community-service organization that offers participants Homeless Outreach and Assistance; Transitional Housing and Employment; Personal & Professional Development; Economic Empowerment & Self-Esteem Development.
Dr. Young is the author of Empowered to Succeed, a personal development series that shares insight into the tangible benefits of constructive thinking. Dr. Young is also the co-author of three books, "Unleash the Greatness within You", "From Mediocre to Magnificent" and "Unleash the Passion for Your Purpose". Now his newest books; "America's Grandfather: Talks about family values" volume one of a five volume series and "Powerful Life Quotes for Success." This book of affirmations is the work of Dr. Young while he was living on the streets as a homeless man.
Prior to becoming a celebrated motivational speaker and author, Dr. Young enjoyed a long career in the United States Marine Corps that spanned over 22 years. During his service, he functioned as the Drug and Alcohol Counselor for Navy and Marine personnel and their families. As a highly decorated veteran, there are plaques and memorabilia that tell of his humanitarian efforts that are at the heart of his entrepreneurial career and his philanthropic calling.