Night Without A Bed OCTOBER 7, 2022

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Oct 7, 2022
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5:00pm

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Oct 8, 2022
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8:00am

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BlountFamilyPromise.org/events

 

WHAT IS NIGHT WITHOUT A BED?

1 in 16 children in the U.S. experiences homelessness by the first grade. They and their families can be found sleeping in motel rooms, with friends, or even in their cars. And kids who face homelessness suffer in other ways, as well. They’re more likely to drop out of school, repeat a grade, suffer fromdepression, and attempt suicide.

 

Attend in person: at Maryville College (only registered guests will be allowed on campus)  https://blountfamilypromise.org/gva_event/nwob2022/ 

Sleep in your Car $25

Sleep in a tent $10  Discount for students! 

Grab a team and create a cardboard city* $15 (up to 15 people on a team)

* perfect for sports teams, school clubs or youth groups!

 

Attend virtually: 

Put up a tent in your backyard. Make a fort in your living room. Wrap up in

blankets on the sofa or in a sleeping bag on the floor. Give up your comfortable bed for one night and share the experience with friends and family.

 

You can show your support for children and families battling homelessness

and raise funds and awareness of this crisis by joining Family Promise of

Blount County’s annual Night Without A Bed on October 7, 2022

Contact

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