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On July 11, 2007, both the House and the Senate passed a Resolution making November, 'National Homeless Youth Awareness Month.' Click here for the official announcement. |
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Virgin Mobile and STANDUP FOR KIDS,
along with several other organizations and corporations are urging Congress to Declare November as 'National Homeless Youth Awareness Month.' One year ago this month Virgin Mobile launched Re*Generation (http://www.virginmobileusa.com/regeneration/). RE*Generation is a movement created to help a generation help its own. Virgin Mobile has partnered with STANDUP FOR KIDS to help young homeless people get the help they need. |
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Congress Urged to Declare November as 'National Homeless Youth Awareness Month'
The House of Representatives is scheduled to hear testimony at a hearing today about the crisis of youth homelessness, disconnected youth, and youth aging out of foster care. Sen. Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ) and Sen. Martinez (R-FL) have introduced S. Res. 226, a bi-partisan resolution declaring November as "National Homeless Youth Awareness Month." Rep. Jim McDermott (D-WA), Rep. Jerry Weller (R-IL) and Rep. Mike Fergusson (R-NJ) are working to introduce a similar resolution in the House.
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"Too many young Americans are out of school and work,
out of home, and out of luck. And it's time the rest of America pay more attention, because we can make a difference, and I believe we must make a difference."
Opening Statement from Chairman McDermott at a Income Security and Family Support Subcommittee hearing on disconnected and disadvantaged youth
Jim McDermott Home Page
Opening Statement
Jewel's Testimony |
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The Wall Street Journal
Walk around Capitol Hill on any given day and there's a good chance you will spot a celebrity. Congressional committees are always inviting them to testify in hopes of drawing attention to hearings reporters wouldn't otherwise cover. Jewel's Appearance |
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Jewel - STANDUP FOR KIDS - Virgin Moblie and more testify before congress to declare November as 'National Homeless Youth Awareness Month'. Watch It.
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Congress May Declare November as National Homeless Youth Awareness Month
"CONGRESS URGED TO DECLARE NOVEMBER AS "NATIONAL HOMELESS YOUTH AWARENESS MONTH"
WASHINGTON, D.C. · June 20, 2007 /PRNewswire/ - The House of Representatives on June 20th heard testimony at a hearing today about the crisis of youth homelessness, disconnected youth, and youth aging out of foster care. Read Article.
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