Strolling on Straight Street: Nonprofit helps at-risk youth

from Buzz4Good! Nonprofits + Marketing · host Michael Hemphill, Creator of Buzz

Today Buzz4Good creator Michael Hemphill taking a stroll down Straight Street with two leaders of the Roanoke nonprofit that ministers to teenagers who struggle with a variety of challenges, from broken families and disconnected parents to homelessness, even sex trafficking. Through a variety of ministries, the 25-year-old Straight Street nonprofit provides a positive Christian environment for at-risk youth. We’ll talk with director Keith Farmer and volunteer and development coordinator Stacy Boris.Keeping our focus on youth, we also preview an exciting event by Friends of the Blue Ridge: the “Blue Ridge Jamboree: On the Rise” talent show featuring vocal, instrumental and spoken words artists ages 25 and younger. Lastly, we air our newest BUZZ television show on Oct. 4 on Blue Ridge PBS starring The Hokie Way … get a sneak listen!

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