We believe ending youth homelessness is possible – declares The Push for Change as Joe Roberts walks a 9,000km, 17-month journey across Canada.
We applaud Joe Roberts and the Push for Change team for the work they are doing to raise awareness and dollars to end youth homelessness. It coincides with the launch of The State of Homelessness in Canada 2016 report.
Youth homelessness
“Adversity prepares us for the next fight.” – Joe Roberts
Joe Roberts, former homeless youth, began pushing a shopping cart across Canada to raise awareness and dollars to end youth homelessness. This national trek started May 1, 2016 from St. John’s Newfoundland and will end September 30, 2017 in Vancouver, British Columbia.
“We need to help the emergency services sector or it will buckle.” – Joe Roberts
LEARN WHEN JOE’S ROUTE COMES NEAR YOU
Walk with Joe
“I have walked the equivalent from Chicago to LA; when I complete this trek [Sept 2017], I will have walked this same distance 2 more times.” [for a total of 9,000 km] – Joe Roberts
Throughout this journey, The Push for Change will raise awareness and funds by engaging at over 400 school and community events. Yonge-Dundas square on Sunday, Oct 23 is just one Walk with Joe event.
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The excellent bilingual The Push for Change website is complemented by their presence across social media on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Instagram. Follow Joe’s progress across Canada and help advocate to end youth homelessness.
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We will be out on the route to lend our vocal encouragement to Joe. See you there. We encourage you to download The State of Homelessness in Canada 2016 report from the HomelessHub website.
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