24 hours is a project that is planned, run and executed by kids under the age of 21. Kids from all over the state of Florida ages 12 and up will spend 24 hours simulating being homeless. We sleep in cardboard appliance boxes that we have decorated with different homeless themes. We also assemble backpacks to be donated to homeless kids, with food and supplies. With over 1.3 million homeless kids in this country we must do something to educate the general public about this issue. This is your chance to Stand Up and let your voice be heard. You gain community service experience and hours, you will learn about homeless youth and what is being done to solve this issue in your community. You will also have the opportunity to actually do something to make difference. Your registration fee includes a t-shirt, dinner, snack, and breakfast and all activities during the event. Money raised from this event is used to help homeless youth.
Although the event begins at 11 am....we understand this is a school day for most of you, it is ok to come after school lets out. That is when most activities will begin. If you come at 11 am make sure you eat lunch before you arrive or bring lunch with you. Lunch on 02/05/10 will not be provided as part of the event. Dinner and breakfast the next morning are the only two meals served.
In case of rain event will be canceled and no refunds will be given. There will be an opportunity to help assemble the 400 backpacks though at an alternative location to be announced.
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