Seminole County Families in Transition

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WESH 2 News And Lake Brantley Team Up To Fight Homelessness
On April 18, a team of reporters from WESH 2 News, coached by anchor Jim Payne, came out to play an exhibition basketball game to benefit Families in Transition (FIT). The WESH 2 All-Stars took on the teachers and staff from Lake Brantley High School, winning easily and raising support and awareness for the FIT program. DJ’s from 95.3 and the Lake Brantley Drum Line provided entertainment throughout the game, and WESH 2 provided prizes donated by the station and the Orlando Magic. WESH 2 frequently attends similar exhibition games, raising money for local charities and organizations. Thank you to WESH 2 News and Lake Brantley High School for an amazing event, and we look forward to next year!

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Paws For A Cause Donates Pet Food to FITLocal students have donated more than 700 lbs of pet food, along with gift cards, to Families in Transition. Paws for a Cause was founded in 2012 by senior Mallory Mays, junior Amanda Hill and freshman Walker Mays. Paws for a Cause's mission is to help financially challenged families in our community keep pets in their homes. Thank you for all your hard work!

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Why Get Involved?

As of April, 2013 there are 2,020 homeless students in Seminole County Public Schools.
Every school in Seminole County has at least 1 homeless student.
23% of Florida's children under 18 are living in poverty.
Approximately 1.6 million children in the United States are homeless every year.
1 in 4 children does not have access to nutritional food on a daily basis.
Homeless children move an average of 2-3 times per year.
Homeless children are three times more likely to suffer from depression, anxiety, and PTSD.
21% of homeless children become homeless adults.

What is the best way to prevent homeless children from becoming homeless adults?

EDUCATION!

For more information, check out the 60 Minutes Special, "Homeless Children: the Hard Times Generation." Scott Pelley looked at the crisis of homeless children in Seminole County Public Schools, the youngest victims of these recent tough times.