Boston nonprofit providing life-changing services for youths, young adults experiencing homelessness Boston 25 News [Video]

Nearly 11,000 youth and young adults are experiencing homelessness in the Boston area, and as the temperatures decrease, the need for a warm place to stay increases.

During National Homeless Youth Awareness Month, a local non-profit is not only providing shelter but also giving teens the tools to turn their lives around.

Tucked on the side of West Street right next to the bustling Boston Common, is Bridge Over Troubled Waters—a center that provides services for a glaring issue—the rising number of homeless and at-risk youth.

“We see over 2000 young people a year,” said Bridge Over Troubled Waters CEO Elisabeth Jackson. “I say it’s about 200 young people a day in the agency getting different types of services.”

Bridge Over Troubled Waters CEO Elisabeth Jackson says besides offering food and a warm place to stay for the night, the agency provides counseling, street outreach, and medical services. While there …