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On November 18th, Virgin Mobile brought Public Enemy to D.C. for a good cause. To celebrate the three year anniversary of National Homeless Awareness Month designated by Congress through the efforts of the RE*Generation, Virgin Mobile’s charity arm. Proceeds from the event went to benefiting homeless youth, helping them keep warm, and giving back to the Sasha Bruce House, where a young person who needs a place to stay- for any reason- can find a home here.    

Virgin Mobile sponsored an early Thanksgiving dinner at the Sasha Bruce House with Public Enemy, with a tour of the shelter and participated in a Q&A session with the kids and press. 

Once they finished, they proceeded to George Washington University’s Lisner Auditorium in true Public Enemy style, on the back of a flat bed truck! Livening up the mood by giving a small performance on the streets of D.C. before taking the stage for one unforgettable night. 

“Don’t believe the hype. Just because everyone says the economy’s coming back doesn’t mean that homeless kids don’t need a place to sleep and keep warm.”  Flavor Flav of Public Enemy

Check out the video below presented by VTech in partnership with Virgin Mobile and The RE*Generation from that memorable evening. 

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An Evening with Public Enemy

Today, Wednesday, November 18th at the George Washington University’s Lisner Auditorium, come and defeat Public Enemy #1, Youth Homelessness in one unforgettable night with ticket proceeds benefiting Sasha Bruce House. 

This November is the three year anniversary of National Homeless Youth Awareness Month designated by Congress through the efforts of the RE*Generation ,Virgin Mobile’s charity arm.  And TODAY is your chance to help. Purchase your ticket to Virgin Mobile’s charity concert featuring Public Enemy in Washington, D.C. with proceeds benefiting homeless youth, and let’s get into the spirit of giving back and help the homeless stay warm this winter. 

Purchase tickets for $25 at DC’s 9:30 Club prior to the show or online a www.aneveningwithpublicenemy.com. 

For those who buy tickets, VIP seat upgrading is available. Just bring a new or lightly used coat on the day of the show to will call and instantly receive an upgrade. (subject to availability)

“Don’t believe the hype. Just because everyone says the economy’s coming back doesn’t mean that homeless kids don’t need a place to sleep and keep warm.”  Flavor Flav of Public Enemy

 Special Documentary Screening

Kyocera’s ALL Access gave youth across America the opportunity to go behind the scenes at the 2009 Virgin Mobile FreeFest and create a rock documentary about the unique music festival, featuring candid moments and exclusive interviews with Weezer, Franz Ferdinand, Public Enemy, Taking Back Sunday, Blink-182 and more.  The fourteen young filmmakers, who were selected from thousands of applicants, captured the incredible energy at the event, with a special eye toward the bands’ excitement about helping young Americans.  The Independent Film Channel (IFC) will debut vignettes of the film this November, to be followed soon after by a public release and a Kyocera world-premiere event.

Sasha Bruce House            

A young person who needs a place to stay – for any reason – can find a home at the Sasha Bruce House. The staff at Bruce House also providing counseling and classes that can lead a young person back to a more stable and supportive family situation, or on a path to true independence and self-sufficiency. DC’s only short-term shelter for young people, the Bruce House is open 24 hours a day, serving roughly 200 – 300 youth, ages 11-17, each year.