“The sixteen hours and forty-nine minutes between school ending one day, and starting the next, for some kids, are the longest hours of their entire lives..” —Robin Stuht
Honest, candid interviews with three Beloit Memorial High School students, including heart-felt accounts of other unaccompanied youth in our area, reveal the struggle homeless students face at the high school level. Insight from both educational and community leaders sheds light on how we may be a part of the solution.
It’s not political, it’s not religious—it’s simply, “How do we love these kids?”
Cory reveals what the stress of being in unstable living conditions has done to his grades. . .
Brandon tells us the advice he would give to someone in his situation. . .
Kayla shares how difficult it is to confront the uncertainty of homelessness. . .
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The PROJECT 16:49 is not religious; is not political. It simply asks: "How do we love these kids?"
Our heart's desire is to create a shelter, a safe place, where our homeless and unaccompanied youth can go and KNOW they'll be both protected and cared about.
The PROJECT 16:49 CAPITAL CAMPAIGN launches in February 2011, to raise money for the establishment of the shelter for our homeless and unaccompanied Rock County teens!
Until the dream of a 24/7 shelter for our homeless and unaccompanied youth becomes a reality, there is much that can be done to support them NOW. Maybe you have time to be a mentor, a confidant to one of our teens. Maybe you have an extra bedroom where they'll be safe until their living situation is resolved. No matter the size or nature of your contribution, both your help and your ideas are much appreciated - and much needed.
Thank you for making a difference today!
To help families who HAVE volunteered to be Safe Homes cover their increased expenses, please consider clicking on the LSS logo to the left. Specify you'd like your donation to go toward "COST CENTER 1740."
Thank you for your generosity!
The Beloit Daily News - 10/06/10
The Janesville Gazette - 09/18/10
WCLO Radio Interview - 09/21/10
*SIXTEEN FORTY-NINE wins the 1st of 2 awards at the Beloit International Film Festival. The 2011 Josh Burton Award of Excellence.
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*Director Rubén Burgos is recognized as one of three emerging artists for his work on SIXTEEN FORTY-NINE, earning the 2nd of 2 awards at the Beloit International Film Festival, the Emerging Filmmaker Grant.
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