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Contact: Kim Borton or Bud Longo
Alternatives, Inc.
757- 838-2330

“Be the Change” Outdoor Rally to Draw Hundreds of Teens
Hampton gathering will recognize youth leadership
and community service

Monday, November 17th from 3:30 to 5:30 Peninsula youth will gather at Honor Park next to Hampton City Hall, to celebrate their positive leadership and service efforts in the community. Hundreds of young people in colorful “Uth Be the Change” t-shirts, carrying signs and banners will be joined by Mayor Mamie Locke along with representatives from the National Service Learning Partnership and a number of teen presenters.

The rally will feature speeches, musical and poetry performances celebrating the positive power of youth action and calling on more young people to get involved in their community. Teens can sign up for service opportunities at the rally.

Youth are being asked to bring a canned good donation for the Peninsula Food Bank.
Uth ACT, Alternatives, the Hampton Coalition for youth and In-Sync Partnerships are sponsoring the rally.

WHAT: “BE THE CHANGE” YOUTH RALLY
WHERE: HONOR PARK, (NEXT TO HAMPTON CITY HALL)
WHEN: MONDAY NOVEMBER 17TH FROM 3:30-5:30
WHY: RECOGNIZE YOUTH LEADERSHIP AND GET MORE YOUTH INVOLVED.

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