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November is National Runaway & Homeless Youth Awareness Month
During the month of November Family of Woodstock has organized activities throughout Ulster County designed to educate and raise awareness about the ever increasing numbers of runaway and homeless youth. Jess Robie, Team Leader of Adolescent Services at Family of Woodstock indicated, “According to best estimates there are well over 300 homeless youth in the Kingston area alone; the scope of the crisis is often hidden from view because so many homeless youth are couch surfing and do not seek assistance.” Nationally it is estimated that as many as 1.5 million youth are homeless and at least 1.6 million run away from home every year.
- November 30, 6:30-8:30 pm – Join us at Back Stage Productions, 323 Wall St., Kingston for a screening of “Invisible: The Diaries of NY’s Homeless Youth” followed by a panel discussion with some of Ulster County’s own homeless youth and the adults who are helping them. Find out how you can help.
Updated information can be
found on Facebook - www.facebook.com/nothopeless
Contact: Jess Robie 845-331-7080
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