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From mayhem to redemption

posted: September 21, 2008 | category: community
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Vegetable crates and construction materials are stacked behind the recycling and trash cans beside the back porch at the HIVE. The basketball court is just a few feet away. Sometime this weekend, some of the neighborhood kids came by to play basketball, and noticed some long, thin PVC pipes lying along […]

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Photos: Run, or walk, for shelter

posted: September 14, 2008 | category: community, homelessness
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I did Run for Shelter today, but I walked it.  It was a five mile run/walk to raise money for Partnering to End Chronic Homelessness in Guilford County, and it was sponsored by Temple Emanuel.  I walked with my friends Travis and Tony, and their neighbor.  Temple member Marcy, who’s one of my “Ganache girls,” […]

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Donate toys for homeless kids in High Point

posted: July 28, 2008 | category: homelessness
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Via email, from Partnering to End Chronic Homelessness:
The United Way of Greater High Point, is holding their Annual Toy Drive for Homeless and Foster Care children. Financial and toy donations should be sent or delivered to the United Way of Greater High Point office, located at 201 Church Street in High Point, or the management […]

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Joseph’s House: Saving our sons from the street

posted: June 14, 2008 | category: homelessness
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“This is not a sad story, this is a fairy tale. You better know it.”

[video link]
Joseph’s House is saving our sons from the street. Visit Joseph’s House online. Donate online to support the work of Joseph’s House, and help Miss Nancy save our sons and daughters.
Multimedia presentation by Carly Calhoun.

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Help wanted: Coordinator for summer youth program

posted: June 13, 2008 | category: homelessness
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From Mike Aiken, Executive Director of Greensboro Urban Ministry:
Greensboro Urban Ministry is searching for a coordinator for a summer youth program. The coordinator will provide activities for children living at the Pathways Center. The position is temporary and part time (20 hours per week).
College and experience working with children preferred.
Send resume to: Mark Sumerford, The […]

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Are programs for youth the answer?

posted: February 12, 2008 | category: community, homelessness
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Young people fighting in school, dropping out of school or joining gangs and committing crimes are a frequent topic of discussion in local media and public forums. There’s a lot of talk about increasing programs for youth, like parks and rec, and getting the “faith community” involved. While I agree that it’s a […]

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Young and homeless in Greensboro

posted: February 11, 2008 | category: homelessness
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Earlier tonight, I was looking at a slideshow Beth made with photos of homeless young people from around the country. A few moments ago, I was looking at photos of young people who are homeless in Greensboro.
Chris is 18. He just got out of jail. Again. I don’t know where he’s […]

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Champions of Homeless Youth Receive National Honors

posted: January 24, 2008 | category: homelessness
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From Jen Bergman at National Network for Youth
CHAMPIONS OF RUNAWAY AND HOMELESS YOUTH RECEIVE NATIONAL HONORS
VIRGIN MOBILE RECEIVES GOLDEN PEN AWARD
REPRESENTATIVE RUBEN HINOJOSA AND XM RADIO NAMED “CHAMPIONS OF YOUTH”
National Network for Youth Symposium Presents Awards on Tuesday, January 29 at Omni Shoreham Hotel, Washington, DC
Washington, DC– National Network for Youth is proud to honor […]

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