Each November, the National Runaway Switchboard (NRS) and National Network for Youth (NN4Y) spearhead National Runaway Prevention Month (NRPM). Planning a successful campaign doesn’t have to involve a huge campaign budget or a major national organization. Here are 5 easy activities to raise awareness in your community:

1. Become a Street Team member: Join NRS’ Street Team and help pass out wallet cards, pens and brochures in your area; in return, earn cool rewards for your outreach efforts. Register for the Street Team today.
2. Declare November as National Runaway Prevention Month: Have a proclamation or resolution signed for National Runaway Prevention Month in your state or city. A proclamation is granted by an elected official such as a mayor, governor, or president. Get a sample proclamation on pages 21-22 of the Community Action Toolkit.
3. Develop a "runaway" display: Get permission from your local library, public building, bank, etc. to display free promotional materials in their lobby. Materials could include brochures about NRS and the runaway issue, bookmarks, pencils, and wallet cards. Order free materials online to distribute in your display.
4. Create an e-Campaign: Tell your online contacts about NRPM by adding the following message to your e-mail signature or social media network:
   "November is National Runaway Prevention Month! Get involved today by visiting www.1800runaway.org."
5. Adopt National Runaway Prevention Month: Ask your local school student council, sports team, or other extracurricular group to "adopt" National Runaway Prevention Month this year and distribute posters, wallet cards, and other materials in your school, mall, or community.