Posted: Nov 2, 2019
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) – The ninth annual
Wheeling Sleepout is taking place next week.
Youth Services Systems host the fundraiser each
year to help bring awareness to homeless youth.
Also, all proceeds from the event goes towards
the Transitional Living Program at YSS, which gives foster kids the necessary
resources for future success once they phase out the system.
So, the Wheeling Sleepout is a way for us to
raise funds for kids who are transitioning to foster care or who are couch
surfing, homeless and living in their cars. Kids who just need an extra little
piece to help them in life skills or get them into an apartment or figure out
how to go back to school or get their GED — ways to learn life skills.
Officials encourage participants to dress warm
with the forecast predicting a cold and blistery evening.
A Boxed-In Design Contest, prizes and local
bands will also be at the fundraiser.
YSS Wheeling Sleepout takes place Friday,
November 8 at the J.B. Chambers Sports Complex.