Hello everyone.

Writing today to let you know that I’m starting up my @CovenantHouse Sleep Out campaign a little early this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the unprecedented strain that it's had on the organization.

http://sleepout.org/participant/jason-ralph

The heartbreaking truth is that COVID-19 is threatening to disrupt our hard-won progress for an entire generation of invisible youth. Homeless communities are more vulnerable to the Coronavirus— and more likely to get sick and suffer higher mortality rates.

Mass school closures are cutting a vital source of nutrition for kids. Few colleges are committing to continue housing and feeding students who don't have a place to go, and they are preparing to serve hundreds more meals each week.

These young people who are desperate to work so they can become independent are seeing their shifts cut and jobs put on-hold as those in the service, hospitality and transportation industries see reductions in their business.

Covenant House is closely monitoring their pantry and supply stocks, including cleaning supplies, as they work to ensure youth experiencing homelessness can access essential resources right now and feel supported on their journeys to stability.

Please give whatever you can to ensure that the doors stay open and the pantries stay full for all young people in need. http://sleepout.org/participant/jason-ralph

Thank you @Nicole_M_Wright - you donated before I was even able to get this tweet out! You're incredible!