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Tonight is the night! Rain is expected in over half of the 17 cities where Covenant House International will be Sleeping Out tonight. It is going to be wet! Last night in Anchorage it was ZERO degrees! A harsh reminder of the additional challenges young people face on a daily basis. How can I stay dry, stay safe, charge my phone, clean up, secure my belongings, find something to eat, afford transportation, and make it on time for my job interview at 9 am?! A young woman once shared with me her story of barricading herself in a filthy, smelly subway bathroom one rainy night in NY, before an interview the next morning, just so she had access to a sink to be able to get herself ready presentable... and was able to jump a train to the interview. And she got the job! The drive, resilience and ingenuity of the young people experiencing homelessness never ceases to amaze me. Just imagine what they can do with even basic needs being met! Despite having to see the worst imaginable circumstances experienced by young people on a daily basis, working at Covenant House is a constant source of joy and optimism for me… to get to see so many young people overcome, and to go on to do great things (or even just live independently), when no one in society expects them to succeed. It is amazing! I cant think of a better investment than the young people who have the chance to do great things, if we just give them the chance! https://lnkd.in/gA7bVAPg
I will be with you in St. Louis!! Thanks for your servant leadership, William Bedrossian!!
Wow have followed your journey since your time at Olive Crest in LA , so happy to see where your career has landed. Prayers for all those sleeping out .
What a great mission and event William Bedrossian. Is this happening tonight In NYC?
To paraphrase Cody, "Keep your Jordans on!" Also, here was the view from my dashboard on the drive in. Stay warm.
Proud to be part of a special night for such a great cause! Detroit Covenant House Michigan SleepOut ended earlier in day with mix snow/rain but dry overnight and 31F. Team Delta-Detroit supporting!!!
Thanks for sharing. I participated in the Sleep Out Atlanta on November 14, 2024, with Delta and Covenant House Georgia. The “Sleeping Out” initiative raises awareness and funds that help youth facing homelessness to find safe shelter, job training, medical care, mental health, substance counseling, and support with legal aid. _______________________________________________________________________________ SUPREME COURT CASE JUNE 2024 https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/23pdf/23-175_19m2.pdf The decision: The U.S. Supreme Court issued its opinion in Grants Pass v. Johnson, which upheld laws in the city of Grants Pass, Oregon, that prohibit people from sleeping outside on public property even when there are no available shelter beds. This decision allows cities to enforce civil and criminal penalties against individuals who have no choice but to sleep outside, despite the Eighth Amendment’s prohibition on cruel and unusual punishment.
We are here in center city Philadelphia! We do it for the youth!
Covenant House Texas is ready for Sleep Out 2024! We're built for the elements here in Houston and our generous community never shies away from a challenge when it comes to a good cause.
Thank you, Jim White, for introducing the concept of sleep outs all those years ago. You are a CHAMPION for Covenant House for over 40 years.
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1moI’ll be at the Covenant House in California tonight speaking on my experience living there 15 years ago and how grateful I am for this amazing non-profit organization ♥️