Be a Part of the Solution to End Homelessness
A Night on the Street, Friday, April 18, 2008
Did you know that young people under age 21 make up nearly half of all homeless in the state of Minnesota? (Wilder Research 2006 study). You can help to change this by putting your faith into action and joining with hundreds of area youth at A Night on the Street. A Night on the Street is an overnight youth service and learning experience organized by the Plymouth Church Neighborhood Foundation. It’s an opportunity for youth groups to speak with one voice and take action against homelessness by spending the night sleeping out and raising funds for affordable housing.
Spend the Night Sleeping in a Box
A Night on the Street is filled with powerful learning experiences and fun. In addition to spending the night sleeping in a cardboard box, you will understand what it's like to be homeless from youth who have been there as well as learning about some of the causes of homelessness and solutions from advocates who work to help our most vulnerable. You'll stand in a "soup line" for dinner and listen to youth poets share their spoken word. Music and prizes will also be a part of the night's activities.
Youth Helping Youth by Raising Money
Youth participating in A Night on the Street are asked to collect $100 in donations prior to the event. All of the money will go toward creating affordable housing by the Plymouth Church Neighborhood Foundation, a faithbased non-profit housing developer. One of the Foundation’s current projects is supportive housing for youth who have been homeless or who are at risk of homelessness. To learn more about the Neighborhood Foundation go to www.plymouthfoundation.org.
Event Details and Registration
A Night on the Street is held at the Plymouth Church parking lot, 1900 Nicollet Ave, on the corner of Nicollet and Franklin near downtown Minneapolis. Youth groups of all faiths, grades 7-12 are welcome. Space is limited so send in your registration fee early to reserve a spot.
- Groups size 1-10 registration fee: $25
- Groups size 11 and above registration fee: $50
Send a check made out to "A Night on the Street" along with your group name and contact information to Jan Neville at Plymouth Church Neighborhood Foundation (PCNF), 430 Oak Grove Street, Suite 130, Mpls, MN 55403.
More Information and Questions
For more details on A Night on the Street go to the Upcoming Event: General Info section of this website. Also be sure read about the 2007 event and see pictures of past events. If you have further questions contact Jan Neville at 612-581-4554 or email at jneville@plymouthfoundation.org.
Comments from Youth
"I loved seeing and hearing from real people who have been through so much and how they are doing now."
"I learned that it doesn’t take a life of crime or drugs—it just takes trouble in your life."
"I was amazed by the amount of kids in schools who are homeless."
A tremendous thank you to the many generous local businesses for sponsoring the event—Wells Fargo, the Stanton Group, the General Mills Foundation, and Bassford Remele. And thanks to Creative Carton for providing the hundreds of cardboard boxes.
Many thanks to our generous sponsors for making this event happen |
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