Building Bridges for the Greater Good is hosting a forum on Monday, Oct. 13, at Kate Collins Middle School in Waynesboro to lead a community discussion on teen homelessness.
The forum – titled “I am homeless, and still I dream” – is set to begin at 6:30 p.m.
The panel includes Ryan Barber, the assistant superintendent of Waynesboro Public Schools, Ashley Witsel, a school social worker and homelessness liaison with Augusta County Public Schools, and teens from the On the Road Collaborative.
ICYMI
- At risk? Tree Streets couple want homeless out of their Waynesboro neighborhood
- Waynesboro not a big city like Washington, but homelessness issues still exist
- No safety net: Families desperate, experiencing homelessness in Waynesboro
- Waynesboro had a day shelter for the homeless; it was shut down due to zoning
- Local ministry on the ground helping Waynesboro’s homeless survive, thrive
BBGG will also be collecting personal care supplies that can be provided as needed to students.
- Socks
- Underwear
- Toothbrushes & toothpaste
- Mouthwash
- Disposable razors (men’s or women’s)
- Shampoo and conditioner
- Bodywash
- Wipes
- Feminine wash & FDS spray
- Menstrual products
If you can contribute, you can bring supplies to the forum, drop them off at Promiseland Church, 850 Maple St, Staunton, or make a donation.
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