{"id":4909,"date":"2016-04-05T10:51:31","date_gmt":"2016-04-05T14:51:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pcconstruction.com\/blog\/?p=4909"},"modified":"2025-04-23T14:40:01","modified_gmt":"2025-04-23T18:40:01","slug":"my-first-spectrum-sleep-out","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pcconstruction.com\/news\/my-first-spectrum-sleep-out\/","title":{"rendered":"My First Spectrum Sleep Out"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Last Thursday I had the honor of sleeping outside in solidarity with homeless youth in Vermont as part of the Spectrum Sleep Out. I\u2019ll admit that when I agreed to spend a March night out in the cold, I took a leap of faith. The morning after, I found myself rewarded with a headache, a sore back and a new, profound sense of gratitude for having a place to go home to and a warm bed to sleep in at night.<\/p>\n

It was my first time at the Sleep Out, but I am proud to say that it won\u2019t be my last! Spectrum Youth and Family Services is an inspirational community organization that provides emergency shelter and transitional housing for homeless and at-risk youth. PC Construction\u2019s 20-person team joined over 100 business and community leaders at the event in Burlington to support Spectrum and those they serve.<\/p>\n

I was floored by our fundraising success \u2013 this year the event raised over $250,000 and as the top fundraiser, PC Construction\u2019s team brought in over $40,000 of that total. Over 98% of every dollar raised will go straight to helping teens and young adults turn their lives around.<\/p>\n

When I arrived at the Sleep Out, I could see the enthusiasm and commitment on the smiling faces of everyone involved, and I knew I was doing the right thing. Before we turned in for the night, we listened to the inspirational story of a young Spectrum client and that one story reminded me to reflect on and appreciate the support I receive every day from friends and family.<\/p>\n

I am deeply grateful to have participated in this event. Thank you to everyone else who donated to and\/or participated in the Spectrum Sleep Out. Together, we have made a difference in the lives of the youth and young adults across Vermont.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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