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A NIGHT UNDER THE STARS

Shine a light on youth homelessness at Promise House’s second-annual sleep out. Participants pledge to raise $5,000 and sleep outside for one night as a way to raise awareness for the struggles of homelessness.

“Sleepers” meet in the Promise House parking lot on Page Avenue at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17. They’ll learn about the issues that homeless youth face and what the community can do to help youth in crisis.

Promise House provides sleeping bags, cardboard and knit hats, but unlike those experiencing real homelessness, sleepers will have access to restrooms, on-site security, food and beverages. A breakfast starts at 6 a.m. Friday.

All proceeds go to Oak Cliff-based Promise House, which supports homeless, runaway and at-risk youth throughout Dallas. Anyone can participate by donating at promisehouse.org/ events/sleepout.

A Traveling Band

The purple marching machine could use a little green.

The Sunset High School marching band, one of the best in Dallas, travels to showcases and competitions around the state. And that can get expensive.

Go Oak Cliff is helping the band raise about $4,000 for traveling. Donate at go-oak-cliff. kimbia.com/go-oak-cliff.

KNOW OF WAYS that neighbors can spend time, attend an event, or purchase or donate something to benefit a neighborhood nonprofit? Email your suggestion to launch@advocatemag.com.