Greyhound Marks 36 Years Helping Youth in Crisis Return Home
DALLAS, Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Greyhound, the largest provider of intercity bus transportation in North America, commemorates the 36th anniversary of its "Home Free" program, which in partnership with the National Runaway Safeline (NRS), provides life-saving transportation and reunification services for youth experiencing crises. Home Free helps youth and young adults who have run away or are experiencing homelessness between the ages of 12 and 21 safely reunite with their families or legal guardians or travel to an alternative living arrangement through a free bus ticket.
- + The Home Free program provides free bus transportation and reunification services for youth in crises.
- + Last year, Greyhound issued nearly 250 free bus tickets to reunite youth experiencing homelessness with their families.
- They may find themselves thousands of miles from family and unable to afford a bus ticket to return."
- "Every day, our team hears firsthand about the dangers youth face while experiencing homelessness.