What a Great Success on our Street Teens Charity Event!!!

We have collected generous amount and numerous gift cards and survival items for our Valley's homeless teenagers in the afternoon of

 Saturday, November 22nd, 2008
3:00pm to 6:00pm

at the private residence of
William and Susan Beglinger
10 Cedar Chase in Anthem Country Club

Thank you for all our friends and clients of their kindness and care!!  

We Sure Made a Different!!!

The event was filmed and will be showcased on the upcoming television program featuring
Las Vegas lifestyles and
Cheryl Davis & Associates.


For more information on Street Teens please visit:
www.StreetTeens.org

Street Teens Mission Statement

Organization History: Street Teens, a 501(c)(3) corporation, founded by Rosario and David Mereaux, was established as a volunteer organization to serve Las Vegas' homeless and at-risk teens. Originally offering resources through street outreach, the organization has now grown to provide a safe haven seven days per week. The Sanctuary, our drop-in center opened on October 1, 2001, serving our homeless youth from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. daily.

Mission Statement: Street Teens is a volunteer based, non-profit organization dedicated to assisting homeless, abandoned, and at risk youth, ages 12-21, in the Las Vegas Valley.  Our primary goal is to meet the survival needs of our youth by providing basic necessities in a safe, compassionate environment.  We are able to provide access to educational, health care, and employment resource services through our drop-in center and by actively collaborating with community partners.  Street Teens does not discriminate on the basis of gender, religious affiliation, national origin, ethnicity, or sexual orientation.

Vision Statement: Street Teens will provide the facilities and resources to assist homeless and at-risk teens of Las Vegas with the transition to self-sufficiency through job training, education, and provision of life essentials, in collaboration with community partners.

Street Teens envisions a day when its homeless teens can participate in society safely and productively.

Demographic Description: Street Teens serves homeless and at risk youth in Clark County, Nevada, which includes the cities Las Vegas, Henderson, Boulder City and North Las Vegas. Our clients are both male and female between the ages of 12 and 21 years.  On average, we provide services to 20- 25 teens per day.  To date we have provided services to over 1400 unduplicated homeless and at-risk teenagers.

Greetings!
 
My name is Jeff Timmons.  I'm the founder of the multiplatinum recording group 98 Degrees and am now a solo recording artist.  Throughout my 14 year tenure in the entertainment industry, I've been fortunate to become involved with numerous charitable foundations and organizations ranging from the Elizabeth Glazier Pediatric AIDS Foundation, St. Jude Children's Hospital, to Toys for Tots and various others. 
 
After I was made aware of The Street Teens organization, I fell in love with the concept.  I feel strongly about donating my time or efforts to such a great cause.  In the past, I've been a motivational speaker for young people in colleges and high schools across the nation.  I would love to make a difference in any way I can, whether it be through speaking to the kids or donating my time.
 
I was introduced to Street Teens by a dear friend of mine, Mr. Angelo Giordano who has an extraordinary story of his own.  The fact that Angelo overcame the obstacles and adverse situations in his younger years to become such an amazing human being and success story is quite inspiring to me. 
 
I was raised in the Midwest and brought up with strong family values.  Although I was blessed a wonderful upbringing, I faced long odds of my own when choosing a career in the entertainment business.  Being from a very small town, I was told that my dream of selling albums and touring the world was impossibility.  By possessing an enormous amount of self-confidence, faith in a higher power and total belief in myself, I was able to realize the one and a million dream.  Because of this, I have a strong conviction that anyone can and accomplish anything.  Sometimes people need to be reminded of this - especially young people. 
 
In closing, I would like to extend my time and efforts to those involved with Street Teens and make myself available for whatever is needed.  If I can make a difference or inspire even one person, it will be well worth it.  After all, that's what life is all about.
 
Thank you for your time!
 
Warmest regards,
 
Jeff Timmons