The 360 Experience Unites York Region Leaders to Experience Youth Homelessness

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - March 4, 2015) -

WHAT: Thirty five community leaders from around York Region will spend a night on the streets with nothing more than pocket change as they try and find warmth in various homeless shelters across the Region. Thirty five leaders will experience youth homelessness first hand in The 360°Experience.

WHO: York Region Chief of Police, Eric Jolliffe; 360°Kids Executive Director, Michael Braithwaite

WHEN: March 5^th, 2015 at 8pm

WHERE: 360°Kids Home Base Youth Drop In Centre -- 10944 Yonge St., Richmond Hill

About 360°Kids

360°Kids has been helping families, children and youth in our communities for over 25 years. Our primary focus is providing aid and support to at-risk and homeless youth. It is estimated that on any given day there are over 300 homeless youth in York Region. Family breakdown, addiction issues and abuse are just some of the reasons these youth become homeless but regardless of the circumstances, they are just kids and they don't deserve to suffer the way they do. 360°Kids operates a variety of programs to give these kids the support they need to reach a state of safety and stability. We inspire them to rebuild their lives and we help them to overcome the obstacles they face. It is a complete 360° approach to assisting these kids and it has been successful in helping thousands of youth become healthy, stable adults who contribute to our communities.

360°Kids Website: http://www.360kids.ca/

360°Experience Event: http://360kids.akaraisin.com/Common/Event/Home.aspx?seid=9911&mid=8

Twitter: @360kids_york

Media Availability

Media are encouraged to attend the launch at 8 p.m. on March 5th, and be on site as participants return at 6 a.m. on March 6^th. Alternatively, please call Laura Fracassi to schedule an interview at 647-984-6136 or lfracassi@sussex-stategy.com.