Small Town Life Episode 0033

Tricia Alford, Director of the Runaway and Homeless Youth Program of Herkimer County, came by Studio 25 to update us on an exciting event coming up on Monday, February 24th, from 4 to 6 p.m. The Host Home Gathering Event will be held at the Catholic Charities Training Center, 320 North Prospect Street in Herkimer.They need additional host families, and this event will explain in detail what that means. It's rewarding for the children and adults who participate, and in the interview, you can hear all about it.The RHY program works with runaway, homeless, and at-risk youth up to age 21, providing 24-hour crisis hotline, emergency housing, crisis and ongoing counseling for youth and families, transportation, independent living skills, referrals, academic tutoring, mentoring, and advocacy.To learn more about the Runaway and Homeless Youth Program (RHY), visit RHYP.org or like their Facebook page. You can also Contact Program Director Tricia Alford directly by calling 315 894-9917 ext 227.