Annual Reggie's Sleepout event returns to raise money for homeless youth services
Annual Reggie's Sleepout event returns to raise money for homeless youth services
OF THE VOTE TO PASS. TOMORROW, GROUPS WILL CAMP OUT AT DRAKE STADIUM TO RAISE AWARENESS FOR HOMELESS YOUTH. IT’S CALLED REGGIE’S SLEEP OUT, AND IT’S ORGANIZED BY IOWA HOMELESS YOUTH CENTERS. IT STARTED IN 2005, IN HONOR OF A YOUNG MAN NAMED REGGIE, WHO DIED AFTER AGING OUT OF THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM. MONEY RAISED WILL GO TOWARD EMERGENCY SHELTERS, BEDS, AND LONG-TERM HOUSING PROGRAMS. THE GO
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Annual Reggie's Sleepout event returns to raise money for homeless youth services
An annual event to raise awareness and funds for homeless youth services in Iowa is back this weekend.Reggie's Sleepout began nearly 20 years ago to honor Reggie Kelsey, a Des Moines teen who died in 2001 after aging out of the foster care system without a support system in place.The event is hosted by Iowa Homeless Youth Centers. It involves attendees spending one night outdoors in tents and sleeping bags in order to understand the challenges that come without having reliable housing, according to YSS.This year's event is scheduled for Nov. 1 at Drake Stadium. You can donate and purchase tickets to attend here.» Subscribe to vlog's YouTube page» Download the free vlog app to get updates on the go: Apple | Google Play
DES MOINES, Iowa —
An annual event to raise awareness and funds for homeless youth services in Iowa is back this weekend.
Reggie's Sleepout began nearly 20 years ago to honor Reggie Kelsey, a Des Moines teen who died in 2001 after aging out of the foster care system without a support system in place.
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The event is hosted by Iowa Homeless Youth Centers. It involves attendees spending one night outdoors in tents and sleeping bags in order to understand the challenges that come without having reliable housing, according to YSS.
This year's event is scheduled for Nov. 1 at Drake Stadium.
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