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Experience Homelessness Overnight: A Night for Awareness at St. Peter's

Join the MS & HS Youth Group for an eye-opening experience that simulates the life of a homeless teen. On September 26-27, participate in activities that highlight the daily challenges faced by over 400 homeless teens in Colorado Springs. Bring essential items like a sleeping bag, warm clothing, and service project donations such as new socks and granola bars. Experience community service, guest speakers, and discussions aimed at fostering empathy and understanding. Let’s learn to support those in need while promoting awareness.

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Experience Homelessness Overnight: A Night for Awareness at St. Peter's

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  1. HOMELESS OVERNIGHT EXPERIENCE @ St Peter in MonumentFriday September 26th 7:00pm Saturday September 27th 8 am While this sign might not be true for you, it is for so many- there are 400+ Homeless teens in C/S. Join the MS & HS Youth Group for an enlightening night exploring the challenges faced by the homeless each day! As you live their life for just one night! STUDENTS BRING:Sleeping Bag/ Pillow/Coat/Hat/Gloves & roll of duct tape & boxesCOST----BRING SERVICE PROJECT ITEMS----pair of new socks, Granola bars, tooth brush/toothpaste (for service project) ALL ITEMS CAN BE PURCHASED AT DOLLAR STORE (DONATION) TOWEL- for Homeless Shelter (Gently used or new) WHAT NOT TO BRING: NO Sleeping pads, Cell Phones etc… or NO food to eat. its all about experiencing the life of being homeless.SCHEDULE7 pmOPENING PRAYER7pm Service Project for Marian House Out-Reach ProgramStudents will be fill zip lock bags with socks & granola bars toothbrush/tooth paste7:30pmGuest speakers8 pm Youth begin structure of their “homes” Type up the names of all the people who helped make the event happen& each “house” gets a name of someone for them to pray for & that they are also being prayed for! 9pm Soup Kitchen Experience (@ St Peter) Students line up as if at soup kitchen & receive a ½ PBJ sandwich 10 pm Game that looks at the plight of the homelessThen off to “sleep”6:45am wake up & debrief about event CLOSING PRAYER for the HOMELESS-- then tear down structures 8 am parents pick upQUESTIONS? (MS) Cathy.kusman@petertherock.org or (HS) Becky.clabaugh@petertherock.org PERMISSION SLIP REQUIRED

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