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Welcome to Journeys of Hope
and Monstah
Smash
It was a dark and ..rather nice night. Pumkins were ablaze as the night creeped over The Silsbee House in Salem.
The creaking of the chamber door is heard for the first time as it is opened to welcome all those whom had found their
way to the Journeys of Hope’s Monstah Smash.
Witches and zombies walked among us like spirits raised
from their graves looking only for the pleasure they left behind so many years ago.
And find it they did!
It was a night of festivities and libations, psychics and laughter, intermingled in a Halloween haunted forest, with
the likes of which has never been seen before.
Our first annual Monstah Smash Gala was a sensational
experience full of rousing merriment and creepy costumes. Music surrounded the
hall and shook the rafters, thanks to the mysterious and entertaining, DJ Clinton
Angell. Leigh Grace, our enchanting psychic was busy all night whispering
the futures of those who came to hear. Deb May, our snappy photographer captured
the images of any who dared to take pose against the backdrop of doom. And
no one left hungry thanks to the donations of many generous souls.
Yet, don’t be afraid to return next year when the
chamber door is reopened for when we took note of the smiling grins, as the spirits descended back to their rightful homes,
we took stock that the night was a screaming success. There are so many to thank
and below you will find the names captured for you.
Thanks to all and to all a Happy Halloween!
 
Monstah Smash Gala sponsors click here.
Thank
You to All Our Supporters
Keller Williams
The Forest Foundation
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National estimates for homeless youth are bundled together using different sources or special surveys, each with its limitations.
The best estimates are as follows:
o Homeless youth between 12 to 17 years of age number in the range of 1.6 to 1.7 million youth per year. (Ringwalt,
1998).
o This estimate includes those who experience: short, unauthorized absences from home; or are throw-away youth;
who are kicked out of their home for a undetermined period of time; or those who have long-term separation from their family
with no hope of returning.
o A higher proportion of episodes occur among older than younger youth, because most of their episodes are short,
with an eventual return home.
On any given day there is an expectation that there are approximately 300,000 to 400,000 homeless youth throughout the
country. Homelessness among young adults, ages 18 to 24 years old, is recorded by the homeless assistance system that serves
adults. The best source of information for this age group is the National Service of Homeless Assistance Providers and Clients
(NSHAPC) Survey conducted in 1996. The estimates recorded by the NSHAPC are as follows:
o 18 to 19 year olds are 5% or 22,000 to 44,000 of the homeless population on a single day, or 80,000 to 170,000
over the course of a year.
o 20 to 24 year olds are 7% or 31,000 to 59,000 of the homeless population on a single day or 124,000 to 236,000
over the course of a year.
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The State of Massachusetts HUD 2005 Study, the Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance Program, estimates
the number of homeless as 14,730 individuals In all categories.
Let us know how we can help you.
Contact
us at -
JournofHope@aol.com
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~You see things; and you say 'Why?' But I dream things that never were; and I say 'Why not?'~
George Bernard Shaw
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According to research conducted by the University of Massachusetts' Center on Social Policy, an estimated 28,000 unaccompanied
individuals stay in emergency shelter in a given year.
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In 2003, the average age of shelter guests was 41 years.
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Surprisingly, 70% of the shelter guests in 2003 had high school educations or higher.
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A significant portion of the population was working but their average income of was only $970/month.
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Approximately 25% were struggling with mental health issues, and 30% with substance abuse.
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9% of those served were youth (between the ages of 18 and 24 yrs).
These are the people Journeys of Hope serves.
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