36th Jerry Starr Ken-Ton Schools' SleepOut
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The 36th Annual Jerry Starr Ken-Ton Schools' Sleepout will take place Friday, February 3rd at the Hoover Complex (Sheridan Drive entrance) beginning at 6 p.m. All donations will stay in the Ken-Ton community and go to two homegrown Ken-Ton organizations that serve the needs of families:
- Ken-Ton Closet: Provides new and gently used clothing and everyday necessities for hundreds of Ken-Ton children and families, at its site in the former Jefferson Elementary building
- Family Support Center: Provides individual and family counseling, connections to local mental health service providers, and transportation to appointments (also addresses food insecurity through its on-site food pantry) for hundreds of Ken-Ton School District families, at the former Longfellow School behind Kenmore Middle School
The SleepOut is organized by Educators Totally Committed (E.T.C.), a group of retired Ken-Ton School District teachers dedicated to inspiring students to help those in need, and is named in honor of one of its founders, the late Jerry Starr, who was always known for putting others before himself.
Those who choose to “sleep out” will spend the night outside in refrigerator boxes to raise awareness about the struggles faced by the homeless and the importance of helping those in need in our community. If you have any questions, are interested in sleeping out for this event, or supporting the SleepOut in other ways, contact Steve Ash at [phone redacted] or [email redacted].
Organizer
Patrick Fanelli
Organizer
Buffalo, NY
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