Whitley Penn Talks · 2026-05-07 · 33 min
Message us! In this episode of Whitley Penn Talks, WPCares series host Emily Landry speaks with Helena L. Banks, CEO of Our Friends Place, about empowering young women experiencing homelessness to build stable, independent futures. The conversation highlights how education, employment, and community support create lasting change. Helena shares the organization’s mission, its residential and SOAR programs, and what empowerment looks like in daily practice. A powerful story brings the impact to life, showing how consistent support can help young women move toward true independence. The episode is both inspiring and grounded in real impact. Key Takeaways How Our Friends Place supports young women through education, work, and essential life skills Why small, daily decisions play an important role in long‑term stability A real story of resilience that shows what empowerment looks like in practice How youth homelessness often looks different than people expect Why Listen? This episode is for anyone interested in nonprofit impact, community support, or youth empowerment.
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