On
Thursday, July 12, the White House will honor leaders who have made a
significant difference in the way their communities combat homelessness
among children
and youth as “Champions of Change.”
“Today’s Champions of Change have made extraordinary
commitments to helping children and youth reach their full potential
despite the challenges arising from the experience of homelessness,”
said Barbara Poppe, Executive Director of the U.S.
Interagency Council on Homelessness. “The efforts of these Champions,
and others like them across the country, are critical to achieving our
goal of preventing and ending homelessness for families, youth and
children by 2020, and ensuring that every child
has a safe and stable place to call home.”
The Champions of Change program was created as a part
of President Obama’s Winning the Future initiative. Each week, a
different sector is highlighted and groups of Champions, ranging from
educators to entrepreneurs to community leaders,
are recognized for the work they are doing to serve and strengthen
their communities.
And don't forget that LGBT youth are twice as likely to be homeless. Cyndi Lauper's The Forty to None Project is working to bring an end to gay, lesbian,
bisexual and transgender youth homelessness. Learn more at www.fortytonone.org!