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To recognize and honor the "Help Kids Find Their Way" Awareness Campaign and to commend the Huckleberry House for their exemplary commitment and dedication to the youth.
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To recognize and honor the "Help Kids Find Their Way" Awareness Campaign and to commend the Huckleberry House for their exemplary commitment and dedication to the youth.
WHEREAS, the 2003 intake records for youth entering the Huckleberry House runaway shelter revealed that 58% of youth had concerns about household dynamics, 25% had issues with physical abuse, and 22% were concerned about emotional abuse and neglect; and
WHEREAS, to highlight the importance of the "Help Kids Find Their Way" Awareness Campaign thousands of green light bulbs and educational materials will be distributed to citizens and community organization to increase awareness of issues facing runaway teens and to help educate people about how they can support teens before they make dangerous choices; and
WHEREAS, by turning on a green light bulb the citizens of our community will show their support for our youth and to encourage them to be safe and now, therefore:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council wishes to recognize and honor the Huckleberry House for it's tireless service and dedication to the youth and to wish them much success with the "Help Kids Find Their Way" Awareness Campaign and to encourage citizens to educate themselves about runaway children.