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Tuesday, December 07, 2004
Vigil of Hope for Kids
Covenant House Washington is hosting a vigil in conjunction with the international Covenant House organization. The vigil, which will be conducted simultaneously in 21 cities in the United States, Canada and Latin America, is designed to raise public awareness about the needs and challenges facing homeless and at-risk children and youth.
Join thousands of concerned citizens and elected leaders throughout the DC metropolitan area and across the nation in proclaiming a Day of Hope for Children and Youth at the 2004 Candlelight Vigil for Kids. It's on Thursday, Dec. 9, at 5 p.m., at Freedom Plaza (12th and Pennsylvania Avenue NW). For more information, call 202/610-9600.
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