Team: Chilly in the Wack
Personal Progress
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Goal
Raised
Thank you to our amazing contributors!
Jason Suttie - $100
Danny Horner - $100
Anonymous - $41
Lucas Landry - $26
Jayden Lee - $30
Jennine Czeck - $250
Sandra Martin - $100
Anonymous - $100
Albert and Jannette Loosdrecht - $250
Anonymous - $30
Cheryl Ferguson - $50
Ocean Breeze Cleaning Inc. - $500
Jeff Gingerich - $50
Jackie Elander - $250
Scott McVetty - $100
Why Sam Rus is Sleeping Outside
I’m sleeping outside to help fight and prevent youth homelessness.
In April, the homeless count* found that there were nearly 700 youth (age 13-24) homeless in Metro Vancouver. Hundreds to thousands more experience episodic homelessness and are considered precariously or inappropriately housed. According to Raise the Roof**, over 35,000 youth experience homelessness throughout the year in Canada. Family conflict, addiction and mental health issues were cited as the biggest reasons individuals found themselves homeless.
By making a donation to me, you are continuing Youth Unlimited’s active and prevention work with homeless and vulnerable youth, providing tangible help, caring support and a way out.
I’m giving up one night, so these youth can have a lifetime. Please support me by donating generously!
*https://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/at-least-681-youths-are-homeless-according-to-metro-vancouver-count
*https://www.raisingtheroof.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/road2sols-FINAL.pdf