November 2008 is National Runaway Prevention Month. The National Runaway Switchboard (NRS) and the National Network for Youth (NN4Y), in partnership with other prominent national organizations, are promoting a community approach to runaway prevention. Partners signed on to a letter that includes links to the National Runaway Switchboard's Community Action Kit and other resources. Download the partner letter for more information.November 16 – 22, 2008: National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week
Each year, one week before Thanksgiving, the National Coalition for the Homeless and the National Student Campaign Against Hunger and Homelessness co-sponsor the National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week. During this week, schools, communities, and cities take part in a nation-wide effort to bring greater awareness to the problems of hunger and homelessness. Learn more.February 12– 13, 2009: National Conference on Ending Family Homelessness
The National Alliance to End Homelessness (NAEH) will host the National Conference on Ending Family Homelessness in San Diego, CA, on February 12 – 13, 2009. Visit NAEH on the web for more information.November 14 – 17, 2009: NAEHCY's 21st Annual Conference
The National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth (NAEHCY) will host its 21st Annual Conference in Denver, CO, on November 14 – 17, 2009. Visit NAEHCY on the web for more information.
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