Operation Shine Launches New Program In Utah
Posted By Eric Ethington (Author) on August 19, 2010
SLC, UT – Operation Shine, one of the true advocacy groups for homeless youth is launching it’s new program “Creative Minds 2010″ this Saturday in Salt Lake City, 2pm at the Utah Pride Center. This should be a great event so come see me there! Oh yeah… and free lunch too!
From their press release:
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THE LAUNCH OF: Creative Minds 2010
OPERATION SHINE AMERICA
“Inspiring and Empowering the Community”
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At: The Utah Pride Center
361 North 300 West
Salt Lake City, Utah
There are almost 2 million homeless youth in the United States!
Almost 40% of them identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, or Queer!
- All of these youth deserve to be seen and heard. -
2 PM – FREE LUNCH AND FUN!
Entertainment includes local musicians, artists, and poets.
Fun includes water balloons, water guns, giant parachute,
games, giant bubbles, and more.
3 PM – STAND UP AND SPEAK OUT!
* Jackie Biskupski; State of Utah
* Pastor Dee; Sacred Light of Christ Church
* Ginger Phillips; Operation Shine America
* HOMELESS YOUTH SPEAK OUT!
* Jude McNeil; Utah Pride Center
4 PM – CLOSING REMARKS: Chloe Noble; OSA
* Please direct questions or comments to Ginger Phillips:









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