Join us in celebrating and thanking the Young Professionals who gave up the comfort of their home for one night and raised over $146,000 in Covenant House Georgia's annual Sleep Out: Young Professionals! On June 26th, over 130 Young Professionals stood in solidarity with the youth at Covenant House Georgia and all youth experiencing homelessness by Sleeping Out.
4.2 million youth in America will face homelessness this year. According to the 2019 homeless youth count done by Georgia State University, there are 3,300 homeless youth in metro Atlanta alone. Thanks to our incredible supporters, Covenant House Georgia served over 1,800 youth experiencing homelessness just last year.
In the wake of COVID-19, we know that this number will be higher than before leaving youth experiencing homelessness in our city needing our help now more than ever. Many youth are braving job loss, inconsistent housing with colleges and universities closing, and loss of community as social distancing is vital.
Through this, Covenant House Georgia is committed to providing these young people shelter, safety, and resources for stability. This stability can be made possible for young people through dedicated community members joining with Covenant House Georgia through the Sleep Out Movement.
The YP Sleep Out, presented by CHGA's Young Professional Society, became a virtual event to allow us to continue doing our part to limit potential exposure of COVID-19 in our community.
