"Piecing it All Together" During National Runaway Prevention Month in November
The National Runaway Safeline and its Partners Bring Awareness to the Youth Runaway Issue
CHICAGO, Oct. 30, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- During National Runaway Prevention Month (NRPM) in November, the National Runaway Safeline (NRS) and its partners raise awareness of the runaway and homeless youth crisis and the issues that these young people face, as well as educate Americans about solutions and the role they can play in preventing and ending youth homelessness.
"This year's theme 'Piecing it All Together' represents the full picture: the various at-risk and underserved youth populations affected, understanding all of the pieces of a youth's situation to best give them help and hope, and the services available to do that," said Maureen Blaha, NRS executive director.
To bring greater understanding of this problem, youth service agencies, community groups, and individuals can participate in the following national activities on Thursdays through November:
- #TBT on Nov. 6: Post a picture of you as a teenager on social media for "Throwback Thursday," using the caption "I remember what it's like" and #NRPM2014.
- Candlelight Vigil on Nov. 13: Host a candlelight vigil in a neighborhood, school, place of worship, or other venue to show solidarity with youth in crisis.
- "Wear Green" Day on Nov. 20: Green is the symbol of NRPM. Coordinate a 'Wear Green' Day, whether it is a t-shirt, tie or pair of socks, with your friends, coworkers or students. Take a photo and post it to social media with #NRPM2014.
- 'Give Thanks' Thunderclap on Nov. 27: On Thanksgiving, 'pay it forward' by participating in an NRPM online Thunderclap, which is a tool that lets a message be heard when you and your friends say it together. NRS will send the Thunderclap link http://thndr.it/10yAMh2 through email and social media for others to share on Facebook, Twitter or via email.
This year, United Airlines will receive the "Spirit of Youth" award at NRS' annual benefit that recognizes those who help to keep America's runaway, homeless and at-risk youth safe and off the street. The gold sponsors are Chicago Tribune, Greyhound Lines, Inc., Radio Flyer, United Airlines, Bonnie and Steve Wheeler, and Wolfort Family Foundation.
The National Runaway Safeline makes more than 250,000 connections to help and hope through hotline (1-800-RUNAWAY), online (1800RUNAWAY.org), texting (66008) and offline resources. For more information, visit 1800RUNAWAY.org.
SOURCE National Runaway Safeline
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