Team: Shiver Squad
Personal Progress
of goal
Goal
Raised
Thank you to our amazing contributors!
Eleanor Elias - $1,001
Megan and Andrew Smith - $100
Bryan Brandsma - $100
Karen Heggerud - $250
Byron Koop - $100
Peter Bachmann - $175
John Gunter - $250
Anonymous - $3,001
Mark Pearmain - $202
Anonymous - $151
Matthias Mellinghaus - $201
Christine Marks - $50
Tracey Finch Long - $250
Anne Thicke - $100
Why Mark Koop is Sleeping Outside
I’m sleeping outside to help fight and prevent youth homelessness.
In April, the homeless count* found that there were nearly 700 youth (age 13-24) homeless in Metro Vancouver. Hundreds to thousands more experience episodic homelessness and are considered precariously or inappropriately housed. According to Raise the Roof**, over 35,000 youth experience homelessness throughout the year in Canada. Family conflict, addiction and mental health issues were cited as the biggest reasons individuals found themselves homeless.
By making a donation to me, you are continuing Youth Unlimited’s active and prevention work with homeless and vulnerable youth, providing tangible help, caring support and a way out.
I’m giving up one night, so these youth can have a lifetime. Please support me by donating generously!
*https://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/at-least-681-youths-are-homeless-according-to-metro-vancouver-count
*https://www.raisingtheroof.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/road2sols-FINAL.pdf