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    2018 Spectrum Sleep Out

    The 2018 Spectrum Sleep Out was an overwhelming success thanks to the dedication of participants and donors like you. Your generosity has made a big difference in the lives of homeless youth in our community.

    Take a look at the photos from this year’s Sleep Out on our Facebook page.

    Register Today

  • Warming Shelter

    Ten More Beds!

    Last winter was rough.

    With shelters full across the region and a long waiting list for Spectrum’s 25 beds, we often had to turn young people away who needed somewhere to sleep.

    Thanks to you, we were able to open a warming shelter for the cold winter months.

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    Ten beds line the walls at the St. Joseph's Co-Cathedral in downtown Burlington. The shelter opened at the beginning of November and will close at the end of March.
  • Youth at MYP conference in 2017.

    Celebrating the impact of multicultural youth

    In May, Spectrum will host the annual Multicultural Youth Leadership Conference, celebrating the achievements of youth from diverse backgrounds and providing access to youth-led educational workshops and community resources.

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    Your muddy car can fuel social good.

    Schedule an appointment today at Detail Works, and you’re making an investment in the success of our youth.

    Detail Works is our social enterprise car detailing business that hires and trains our youth. Make an appointment today!

    Schedule Appointment

Events
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Spectrum’s Sleep Out
March 29, 2018
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Spectrum’s Student Sleep Out
April 5-8, 2018, or on a date that works for you
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Apr 18, 2018

Mentor Pair Interview: Kiara and Terry

"I feel young again," says Terry of her experience as a mentor. "I feel like a teenager when I'm with her. I feel excited to show her new things, but often Kiara is the one who is teaching me more." Learn more about Kiara and Terry's mentoring partnership.
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