Casagrande ‘Sleeps Out’ in Trenton to Raise Awareness, Funds for Covenant House
WASHINGTON, D.C. – April 14, 2014 – (RealEstateRama) — Monmouth County Assemblywoman Caroline Casagrande will participate in a legislative ”sleep out” tonight on the grounds outside the State House in Trenton to raise awareness and funds in support of New Jersey’s homeless runaway and trafficked youth who are served by Covenant House.
“Covenant House is always there, when no one else is, to help homeless, at risk adolescents,” says Casagrande. “I was moved to get involved by the stories of those whose lives have been changed by this remarkable organization. It is my hope that my participation in this ‘Legislative Sleep Out’ will bring attention to the work of Covenant House and encourage others to get involved.”
Joining Casagrande will be fellow 11th District lawmaker Sen. Jennifer Beck, Assembly members Donna Simon and Jay Webber and Sen. Joseph Vitale.
“These government leaders will unite to sleep out in solidarity with homeless kids,” said Kevin Ryan, President of Covenant House International. “Together they will become a unified voice for hundreds of homeless and trafficked kids with no voice of their own; kids who are neglected, forgotten and cast aside.”
Covenant House New Jersey is the state’s largest provider of services to homeless and at risk adolescents under 22. In addition to food, shelter, clothing and crisis care, Covenant House provides healthcare, educational and vocational services, counseling, drug abuse treatment and prevention programs and transitional living programs.
If you would like to support the event, please call Casagrande’s office at 732 866-1695 or visit www.legislativesleepout.org for more information.
