Entertainment with a Conscience

by Shannon Moriarty · 2009-07-04 04:20:00 UTC
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Virgin is going where few have gone before: combining goodwill and entertainment. In other words, volunteer 13 hours to help the homeless and you might be a 'Free I.P.' at Freefest 2009 (August 30, 2009 in Columbia, Maryland).

Great idea, right? The concert line-up is solid and it looks like a fun day. More importantly, it's awesome to see Virgin continue their work to raise awareness about youth homelessness with such a refreshing new approach.

Check out the Freefest site for more information.

Shannon Moriarty has worked in various homeless shelters and service organizations around the country. She is a graduate student studying housing and urban policy at Tufts University.
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