you're invited to
The
Gala
change makers
Shining a spotlight on Homelessness amongst School-Aged Kids
August 27, 2022
the marriott, atlanta
Changes.
5:00-6:00PM : Cocktail hour
6:00-7:00PM: The Red carpet
7:00-9:30PM: Benefit Dinner
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Unfortunately for the WORLD Bryant was unable to realize his dreams. June 15, 2017, Bryant was taken away from us via a tragic car accident, but his impact still lives on within the lives of the people he touched. This widespread impact was especially felt during his memorial service, where over 2k people show up to pay their respects to this 19-year-old young man! We are determined to continue his vision through our work, community giveback programs, and charity events. He was an Athlete, a Son, a Brother, an Uncle and an Advocate… but most of all he was our HEART!
He wanted to not only help the kids while in school, but he wanted to build a program that followed the children into college and adulthood ensuring a better success rate.
Born May 6, 1998 in Dallas, TX was from birth one of the most resilient, determined, athletic and entertaining young men you could have ever met.
Even with all of the talents he had going for him, his biggest attribute was his HEART! Bryant was always present to help out anyone that he encountered, whether he knew them or not. That drive for giving was intensified when he had the opportunity to attend Ginn Academy in Cleveland, OH for the last year and half of his high school career.
Growing up as a “suburban kid” Bryant had never had first-hand experience with kids that were homeless, or parentless during their endeavor of trying to gain an education and make a better life for themselves while struggling with REAL LIFE tragedies. This realization had a profound impact on Bryant and amplified his determination to make a difference.
Mr. Bryant Lee Kilgo
Inspiration
We would like to invite you to JOIN US in HONORING the people that share Bryant’s MISSION in making an IMPACT on these young people’s lives. These are the unsung heroes like Bryant, that do what they do not for any other reason but… LOVE! But as we know love is not the only resource necessary to make a CHANGE. Our Benefit dinner is to acknowledge these professionals of Women and Children Advocacy and the work they do, while supporting them within the daily services and support they provide.
Our supporters will aid in housing, school transportation, supplies, treatment, and mental and physical health programs. Our partnerships will help provide training, awareness, and HOPE for the individuals that experience this growing dilemma on a daily basis. These individuals are not looking for a “handout” but a “HAND UP” to assist in becoming the successful individual they know they can become.
carrying on the torch
Social entrepreneurship is the process by which individuals, startups and entrepreneurs develop and fund solutions that directly address social issues. A social entrepreneur, therefore, is a person who explores business opportunities that have a positive impact on their community, in society or the world. – US Chamber of Commerce
WHAT IS SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP?
YES, each charitable donation will receive an itemized breakdown of proceeds given to a registered non-profit organization recognized by the IRS as a qualified Charitable Contribution Deduction
Does this have a Tax Benefit?
Divinely not only is Purple Bryant’s favorite color but it also is the color for HOMELESSNESS
why the color purple?
women & children advocacy
84% of families experiencing homelessness are female-headed.
This is due to a number of factors:
- Most single-parent families are female-headed (71%). Single-parent families are among the poorest in the nation and as such, are extremely vulnerable to homelessness
- Many family shelters do not accept men into their programs, causing families to separate when they become homeless
Families of color are overrepresented in the homeless population. Nationally:
- 43% are African-American
- 15% are Hispanic
- 38% are White, non Hispanic
- 3% are Native American
Families experiencing homelessness usually have limited education:
- 53% of homeless mothers do not have a high school diploma
- 29% of adults in homeless families are working
- 42% of children in homeless families are under age six
Homeless families comprise roughly 34% of the total U.S. homeless population
Approximately 1.6 million children will experience homelessness over the course of a year. In any given day, researchers estimate that more than 200,000 children have no place to live
People counted in the single adult homeless population (about 2.3-3.5 million annually) are also part of families:
- Among all homeless women, 60% have children under age 18, but only 65% of them live with at least one of their children
- Among all homeless men, 41% have children under age 18, but only 7% live with at least one of their children (Greendoor.org)
Facts & Figures
- Over 92% of homeless mothers have experienced severe physical and/or sexual abuse during their lifetime
- 63% report that this abuse was perpetrated by an intimate partner
What are the experiences of homeless mothers?
- By age 12, 83% of homeless children had been exposed to at least one serious violent event
- Almost 25% have witnessed acts of violence within their families
- 15% have seen their father hit their mother
- 11% have seen their mother abused by a male partner
- Children who witness violence are more likely than those who have not to exhibit frequent aggressive and antisocial behavior, increased fearfulness, higher levels of depression and anxiety, and have a greater acceptance of violence as a means of resolving conflict
What are the experiences of homeless children?
- 1 of every 4 homeless women is homeless because of violence committed against her
- Inadequate housing and shelter options, evictions, discrimination, poverty, and other factors contribute to the crisis of homelessness caused by family violence. Furthermore, many women remain in an abusive relationship because of these barriers.
How is family violence linked to homelessness?
