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New project shows courage in stories of youth homelessness in Chico

New project shows courage in stories of youth homelessness in Chico

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“We eventually drove deep into the forest, until my mom sensed a strong presence from two old, wise cedar trees. She believed we’d be safe between them, at least for a while, so we set up camp. But when it comes down to it, even the strongest psychic trees can’t protect you from the police” – Excerpted from Weaver’s chapter, …

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Nov 03
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Nov 03
“It sounds like a book very much worth reading, not just by similar ”youth” but by all of us who so often walk on by the unhoused in our midst. …”
Carole Craig on New project shows courage in stories of youth homelessness in Chico
Nov 03
“Thank You from local homeless coalitions, in this case, presently in Gridley.”
Joseph Rogers on New project shows courage in stories of youth homelessness in Chico
Nov 03
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