
Being
homeless, many for the first time, they
don't know where to turn. The kids who
come to Horizons are confused and afraid.
The "thrill" of the street life doesn't
last long and the reality usually dissuades
even the most adventurous teenager. Being
16, homeless and vulnerable means that
many people are able to take advantage
of you. Not knowing how to survive, they
may turn to prostitution, selling drugs,
or even worse to make it on the street.
Horizons attempts to get to these
kids before this happens.
At Horizons, we give them more than just a bed out
of the cold.more than just a hot meal. Horizons for
Youth gives them hope; hope of finding a job, securing
housing so that they can become independent members
of our community. Hope for a positive future.
When they come to our door, many don't know how to
budget, rent an apartment or even cook for themselves.
At Horizons for Youth, each resident is assigned a
one-on-one Case Worker to support them every step of
the way. From here, we teach homeless and at risk youth
the life skills they need to be able to live successfully
on their own.
The kids who come to Horizons don't have to end up
living in alleyways, sleeping on grates or park benches.
They're young and vibrant and have so much potential.
Together, we have a great opportunity and a responsibility
to help them to become the best they can be!
With your help, we can give them something
they so desperately need, a safe place with supportive
staff to help them get their lives on track.
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