WARREN, NJ, Oct. 27, 2009 (Marketwire) --

WARREN, NJ -- (Marketwire) -- 10/27/09 -- In the spirit of giving back this November, Virgin Mobile USA (NYSE: VM) is tag teaming with Public Enemy to host a benefit concert to help homeless youth in Washington, D.C. stay warm this winter. Celebrating 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, Public Enemy will perform on November 18th at George Washington University's Lisner Auditorium for one unforgettable night with ticket proceeds benefiting Sasha Bruce House, a non-profit shelter for homeless youth in Washington, D.C. Adding to the excitement will be a sneak-peek screening of Kyocera's ALL Access, the eagerly anticipated documentary in which aspiring young filmmakers chronicle the award nominated Virgin Mobile FreeFest and capture the raw excitement of the bands and their fans. Tickets can be purchased for $25 at DC's 9:30 Club prior to the show or online at www.aneveningwithpublicenemy.com starting on Friday, October 30th at 10 a.m. As always, Virgin Mobile USA customers and past attendees of Virgin Mobile FreeFest will have access to an exclusive pre-sale days beforehand.

"Youth homelessness has consistently been on the rise year over year," said Bob Stohrer, chief marketing officer, Virgin Mobile USA. According to the Health and Human Services Department, the number of contacts with runaways that federally-financed outreach programs make rose to 761,000 in 2008 from 550,000 in 2002, when current methods of counting began and we will only see more young people cast to the streets as the weak economy destabilizes American households. "Virgin Mobile has continued to support this growing issue and this concert in National Homeless Youth Awareness Month is just one of the many efforts Virgin Mobile has initiated to raise awareness of youth homelessness throughout the year."

In addition, fans can bring a new or gently used coat and receive a VIP seat upgrade the night of the show. Working in conjunction with the One Warm Coat initiative, lead by, Serve DC, The Mayor's Office on Volunteerism, fans can bring a new or gently used coat and receive a VIP seat upgrade the night of the show. All coats will be collected for the benefit of the Sasha Bruce House. Coats can be dropped off when purchasing tickets at the 9:30 Club and ticket buyers will instantly receive a free upgrade to VIP seats, subject to availability.