Supporters of the Bill Wilson Center in San Jose rallied and marched Thursday to bring attention to young people who struggle to stay housed.
youth in the area. November is also National Homeless and Runaway Prevention Month and supporters say more needs to be done to get young people off the streets.
Supporters of the Bill Wilson Center in San Jose rallied and marched Wednesday to bring attention to young people who struggle to stay housed. The Bill Wilson Center provides services for 5,000 young people ages 12 to 24 in Santa Clara County through various programs. Established in 1973, the center now has multiple locations throughout the South Bay.
"They’re hurting. Most of them are the ones who lost their jobs during the pandemic. They have no money. They have no support. Even some maybe went home, but they’re being thrown out of their houses now," Harlan said.
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