Report Sheds Light on Homeless Youth In Springfield
A new report released says that the amount of homeless youth in Springfield are on the rise, and unless something’s done, the problem could get out of hand.
Local group fights youth homelessness, reviews recent study results
Imagine your child not having a place to sleep at night or wondering where they'll get their next meal. It's a sad reality for a growing number of local young people. That's why a local group is fighting against youth homelessness.
New Stats Regarding Local Homeless Youth are Worrisome
SPRINGFIELD, Mo-- At age 19, Dakota was living on the streets. “I actually slept by the bridge back behind the building here for a good time,” says former homeless young person, Dakota Matheson.
Survey reveals factors in youth homelessness
According to a survey of homeless and at-risk youth in Springfield, young people are more likely to be homeless if they have a parent with a drug or alcohol problem; they have witnessed or been a victim of repeated traumas; or they have ever been homeless with their family.
Springfield Sleepout Helps End Homelessness for Local Youth
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (Oct. 31, 2016) — The 8th annual Springfield Sleepout is Friday, Nov. 4, through Saturday, Nov. 5, and serves as a symbol of the homeless youth experience in conjunction with National Homeless Youth Awareness Month.
The Mic Drop…A Lip Sync Battle
The Kitchen, Inc. is excited to bring The Mic Drop to Springfield. Lip sync battles have become increasingly popular and we decided celebrities shouldn’t be the only ones having fun. We have so many talented people living right here in the Ozarks and we wanted them to show off their rock moves!