Youth homelessness, but why?
3rd Annual Youth Homelessness and Hunger Summit
Three years ago, students at Classical Magnet High School in Hartford Connecticut, many of whom where ANYTOWN alums, got together to talk about youth homelessness. They found that Youth homelessness is a problem nationwide, but it is hardly discussed. The National Alliance to End Homelessness estimates that about 5 to 8% (about 1 to 1.5 million) of our nation’s youth experience one night of homelessness each year.
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So they said they want to take ACTION to raise awareness and educate the community about this issue. Under the leadership of Dr. Monica Brase (an ANYTOWN advisor for 5 years!) they put together a Youth Homelessness and Hunger Summit inviting community leaders and youth to participate learning the reality of youth homelessness and what we can do to stop it. The last two years have been a huge success with many youth leaders facilitating workshops, engaging in discussions, all the while sleeping outside to see what if feels like to be homeless for one night. Suffice it to say, it’s been a powerful learning experience for many.
The ACTION Against Youth Homelessness and Hunger (AAYHH) group is hosting the 3rd Annual Youth Homelessness and Hunger Summit at The Lyceum in Hartford Connecticut on December 10th, 2011 from 9:30AM-2:00PM. The summit is open to youth and young adults ages 12 and up. Youth leaders in AAYHH will facilitate workshops to broaden understanding of youth homelessness and hunger. Resource materials will also be available. For more information or to register, please go to http://www.aayhh.com or contact Dr. Monica Brase at 860-695-7203 or at classicalmagnetaction@gmail.com or Patrick Bracken at (860) 695-9238.
Homeless Youth Summit Dec 2011 Flyer
Get more facts here: http://www.dowhateverittakes.org/why/
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