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Thrive Youth Center January Book Club: No House to Call My Own

Thrive Youth Center January Book Club: No House to Call My OwnJoin our first book group and discuss LGBTQ Youth Homeless with the largest LGBTQ Homeless Shelter in Texas17jan6:00 pm7:30 pm 0 Add to DreamList

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Join Thrive Youth Center for our first book reading of 2024 and celebrate the legacy of service and activism of Dr. King. “No House to Call My Home” zeroes in on the experiences of eight remarkable young individuals, documenting their struggles to escape hazardous activities such as sex work and substance abuse while concurrently seeking healing from years of trauma. The book delves into the unique stories of characters like Bella, driven by an earnest desire for stability, Christina, whose dreams of stardom are irrepressible, and Benny, who persists in his quest for love. Ryan Berg brings to light the genuine lives that underlie distressing statistics, revealing that over 4,000 youth are homeless in New York City, with 43 percent of them identifying as LGBTQ .

Time

January 17, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Event Entrance Fees

Free

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