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UCSD Students Launch Drive to help Former Foster Youth in Partnership with Just in Time and Soroptimist International of La Jolla
What:
The UCSD Foster Youth Workgroup joins forces with Just in Time for Foster Youth and Soroptimist International of La Jolla to collect new household items and cash donations to support the Third Annual “My First Home for the Holidays” campaign.
The campaign is conducted each year by Just in Time for Foster Youth, a San Diego non-profit that provides caring support, urgent guidance, and crucial resources for foster youth at the most critical point in their transition to an independent, productive life.
When:
3p. Friday, November 20, 2009
Where:
UCSD, Triton Center, Student Services Bldg, 1st Floor
Who:
Ed Abeyta, UCSD Foster Youth Workgroup
Meredith Praniewicz, Just in Time Program Director
Lisa Lindgren, Soroptimist International of La Jolla
Background:
Unlike most youth, for whom leaving home is a gradual process, foster teens must immediately begin to care for themselves when they turn 18 and "age out" of the foster care system. Without some kind of support, a shocking number of these young adults – as many as 50% under the age of 21 - end up on the street.
Media Contacts:
Caroline Calabrese
858 775-8696
cacoutocala@yahoo.com |
