Hope for Homeless Youth: August 2024 Charity of the Month

Charity Of The Month July 18th, 2024
Image of homeless young teenaged girls and boys sitting against a brick wall holding food items. Text reads: 4.2 million homeless youth need your help! Logo: Hope for Homeless Youth

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At CharityRx, we believe in making the world a better place, one prescription at a time. This August, we’re thrilled to announce our partnership with Hope for Homeless Youth as our Charity of the Month. Through this initiative, we will direct all donations to Project 150 in Las Vegas, a cause that hits close to home for many of us. By simply using the CharityRx prescription discount card, you not only save money on medicines but also contribute to meaningful causes. Here’s how your involvement can make a difference.

Logo: Hope for Homeless Youth
Logo: Project 150

What is Project 150?

Project 150 is a remarkable organization dedicated to assisting homeless high school students in the Las Vegas area. Established in 2011, Project 150 has been a lifeline for countless young people who face the daunting challenges of homelessness while trying to complete their education. The organization provides free essential items like food, clothing, and hygiene products at the Project 150 shop, Betty’s Boutique. Providing donated resources in a shop environment where kids can browse for what they need promotes autonomy and a sense of normalcy. These resources make a significant difference in the lives of students and their families struggling to meet their basic needs.

In addition to providing daily essentials, Project 150 offers assistance through programs like group activities to build connection and community, holiday meals for teens and their families, life skill and workforce readiness workshops, over 100 scholarship opportunities, and shopping events where kids can choose prom attire and back-to-school clothing and supplies.

Image of a smiling black teen boy and a white teen girl looking through the clothing hung on a rack at a store.

The Urgent Need to Support Homeless Teens in America

You might be surprised to learn that, on any given night, approximately 42,000 unaccompanied youth ages 13-25 experience homelessness in the United States.1 Unaccompanied youth make up 22 percent of all people under the age of 25 who are experiencing homelessness.2 These young people face significant barriers to completing their education, gaining employment, and securing stable housing. Many lack access to basic necessities, making it difficult to focus on their education and future aspirations. Through organizations like Project 150, we can help bridge this gap and provide these teens with the support they need to succeed.

According to the U.S. Federal Government, homeless children and youths are individuals who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence, including children and youths who: 

  • Share the housing of others due to loss of housing, economic hardship, or a similar reason. 
  • Live in motels, hotels, trailer parks, or camping grounds due to the lack of alternative and adequate accommodations. 
  • Live in emergency or transitional shelters or are abandoned in hospitals. 
  • Have a primary nighttime residence that is a public or private place not designed for nor ordinarily used as a regular sleeping accommodation for human beings; or live in cars, parks, public spaces, abandoned buildings, substandard housing, bus or train stations, or similar settings. 
  • Are migratory children living under one of the above circumstances. 1
Image of a young teen boy sitting on a bed at a men's homeless shelter, with his knees up to his chest, looking worried.

The Impact of Your Contribution

Every time you use the CharityRx prescription discount card, you directly contribute to Hope for Homeless Youth and the welfare of homeless high school students in Las Vegas. Your donations help stock the Project 150 shop with essential items that these students might otherwise go without. Imagine the relief a student feels when they find a warm coat for the winter or have access to nutritious food that fuels their studies. These seemingly small contributions can change lives in profound ways.

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Understanding the CharityRx Prescription Discount Card

The CharityRx prescription discount card is a simple yet powerful tool. You can save up to 80% on your prescription medications by presenting the card at participating pharmacies. The card is free to use and is accepted at over 70,000 pharmacies nationwide, including major chains like CVS, Walgreens, Rite Aid, and Walmart. No personal information or registration is required, making it an easy and convenient option for anyone looking to save on their medications.

CharityRx’s Commitment to Hope for Homeless Youth and Project 150

At CharityRx, our commitment to Hope for Homeless Youth and Project 150 goes beyond financial donations. Our team has volunteered and participated in various initiatives to support this incredible organization. In the past, we’ve organized donation drives and volunteered our time to help stock the Project 150 shop. We’re excited to continue this partnership and make an even greater impact this August.

How You Can Help

By using the CharityRx prescription discount card at your local pharmacy, you can save up to 80% on FDA-approved medicines. Each time you fill a prescription using our card, a donation is generated and directed towards our Charity of the Month initiative, Hope for Homeless Youth. This August, those donations will go towards purchasing food, clothing, and hygiene items for the Project 150 shop in Las Vegas. Your small action can significantly impact the lives of homeless high school students striving for a better future.

Image of a young teen girl with a sad expression, sitting with knees crossed on the sidewalk in front of a metal grate with a green backpack next to her.

According to DoSomething.org, you can also commit to helping ease the burden homeless youth face by 

  1. Donating clothing, especially jeans
  2. Helping provide meals in your community
  3. Supporting your local homeless shelter
  4. Challenging your assumptions and educating others
  5. Sharing crucial resources
  6. Advocating for policies that address youth homelessness
  7. Just listening
Image of a smiling young teen girl holding a bag of groceries and wearing a shirt that reads "Volunteer."

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Use this card in August to help homeless youth.


Simply download the card and show it to your pharmacist to save on your prescriptions
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Pharmacy staff are crucial in spreading the word about the CharityRx prescription discount card. By informing customers about the benefits of using the card, you help them save money on their medications and encourage them to contribute to a worthy cause. Every conversation you have and every prescription you fill can make a difference in the lives of homeless teens.

When you use the CharityRx prescription discount card, you become an active participant in our mission to support homeless youth. Share the news with your friends and family and encourage them to join the cause. Together, we can create a ripple effect of positive change.

Final Thoughts

Supporting homeless youth is a cause that deserves our attention and action. By partnering with Hope for Homeless Youth and Project 150, CharityRx is committed to making a tangible difference in the lives of young people facing homelessness. Your involvement, whether using the CharityRx prescription discount card or spreading the word, can help us achieve this goal. Let’s work together to create a brighter future for these deserving students.

Thank you for being a part of the CharityRx community and your unwavering support. Together, we can significantly impact the lives of homeless teens and help them build a better tomorrow.

Visit CharityRx.com for more information and to get your CharityRx card. Let’s make every prescription count for you and homeless youth.

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HOW CAN I HELP?

Download the CharityRx Savings Card now to save on your prescriptions. Every time you use our card, we donate to a charity.
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Sources:

  1. 1. National Conference of State Legislatures, Youth Homelessness Overview
  2. 2. The 2023 Annual Homelessness Assessment Report (AHAR) to Congress: Part 1: Point-In-Time Estimates of Homelessness

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