Reggie's Place The Story of How One Boy's Life Made A Difference for Homeless Youth |
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| Author:
| Conrad, Colleen Mullen |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4327-7803-3 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 2011 |
| Publisher: | Outskirts Press, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $19.95 |
Book Description:
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Right in the heart of downtown Des Moines, Iowa, sits Reggies Place, a street outreach center for homeless youth. Reggie Kelsey was an 18 year old boy who aged out of foster care, and died just a few months later. Told from the perspective of a young girl who talks about her mom volunteering at Reggies Place, you will learn about the homeless youth population; the challenges that led them to the streets; and the hope theyre given to help them get off the streets and on their own two...
More DescriptionRight in the heart of downtown Des Moines, Iowa, sits Reggies Place, a street outreach center for homeless youth. Reggie Kelsey was an 18 year old boy who aged out of foster care, and died just a few months later. Told from the perspective of a young girl who talks about her mom volunteering at Reggies Place, you will learn about the homeless youth population; the challenges that led them to the streets; and the hope theyre given to help them get off the streets and on their own two feet. They need someone to show that they care about them. These youth wish upon the stars, too, and theyre just like you and me except that theyre homeless. They want to make a life for themselves and reach for those stars. Because of Reggies story, many of these youth are doing just that.