OGDEN, Utah — For some, staying out all night can be a fun challenge. But for others, it’s their reality.

“We're coming to experience just a small piece of what they might experience on the streets,” said Kristen Mitchell, the founder of Youth Futures.

Youth Futures is a runaway and homeless shelter that hosted a "sleepout" and fundraiser Saturday evening to raise awareness for teenagers who experience homelessness.

“Everybody's going to get a piece of cardboard, and they've all brought their sleeping bags and warm clothing, and they're going to sleep all night long here,” Mitchell said.

Mitchell said they estimate 7,000 kids experience homelessness at least one night a year.

“They tend to stay very hidden; they're not going to be out and proud on the streets because they don't want t

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