Regarding Odie's statement...There was an article in the Canby newspaper about the homeless kids here in Canby.
It's not that all these kids are technically "out on the street"... well, here's the article:
http://www.canbyherald.com/CANNews1.shtml
It's sad though. I recall my son having a good friend a few years ago and wanted to know if he could stay a few nights with us cause his dad had "kicked him out of the house"... he was about 15. As far as I know, he was an ok kid, didn't do drugs or drinking or anything of the sort. But, even if he was a troublesome youth, who in hell kicks a kid out on the street at 15 years old?
Odie, it's funny you mention that... I had just read that article and didn't know it was so bad. I know John Hackworth (of course, from the high school) and know he's the liaison, but I've never heard him give a number as to how bad it actually is here. I was thinking of going down and doing some kind of volunteer work for the new center. It sounds like they can use people, and giving some time (even for organization and planning/distribution for the center) is something I'm certainly willing and able to do. My boss has been urging me to take time out of work days to do a bit of volunteer/community work anyhow, so I think I'll go over there and see if/where they can use me:)
Ollie, your starting this thread...... just shows what a decent, kind hearted person you really are inside.
Happy Holidays to ya my friend.
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