HOMELESS AWARENESS MONTH KICK-OFF

November 4

5pm to 6pm

The Denver Art Society

734 Santa Fe Drive in Denver

During First Fridays Artwalk.  Come early for best parking.

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GET INVOLVED!  Find out how you can help through our resource brochure.

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Proclamation by Governor John Hickenlooper

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YOUTH MURAL PROJECT

Youth from across the state are putting together a mural which will be displayed throughout the month of November starting with the kick off on November 4 at Denver Art Society!

Click here to find out more!

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CHECK OUT AWARENESS PSA

 

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YOUTH HOMELESSNESS IN COLORADO

Too many Colorado youth have been left to fend for themselves, without a safe and stable place to stay.
Between 1200 and 1500 youth and young adults ages 12 to 24 are homeless in Colorado right now.

The National Runaway Switchboard, a federally designated communication and support center for
homeless and runaway youth, operates a 24‐hour crisis hotline. Callers to this hotline who are under the
age of 12 have increased by 172 percent since 2000 and callers between the ages of 12 and 13 have
increased substantially as well.

Homeless and runaway youth face unbelievable circumstances and obstacles in their lives. Youth
homelessness is largely a reflection of family breakdown. Homeless youth often flee homes where they
experience physical, sexual, or emotional abuse. Other key factors include parental substance abuse or
mental health issues. Family conflict surrounding the sexual orientation, parenting status, or disability
status of the young person is also common.

Connected to the official State of Colorado Homeless Youth site!

 

SERVICE PROVIDERS: CLICK HERE to access tools for promoting CHRYAM