Tuesday, November 29, 2016

Wawa's Contribution

Our local Wawa (Bryn Mawr) is advertising for Hunger and Homelessness Awareness as well, but mentioning it on their cup holders.

Rosemont Library's Contribution

For Hunger and Homelessness Week, Rosemont College's library donated all the money that they made from selling hot drinks that week to St. Francis' Inn. St. Francis' Inn is a restaurant that homeless people can have a home cooked meal at.

Thursday, November 10, 2016

What is Rosemont College doing for Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week?


Rosemont College H&H Week

Hunger Banquet:

Where: Connelly Kitchen
When: Tuesday, November 15, 2016
Time: 5 pm

 Camp-Out:

Where: Campus Ministry
When: Wednesday, November 16, 2016
Time: Immediatly after 9:09 meeting

Thursday, November 3, 2016

Sponsors of Hunger and Homelessness Week

National Student Campaign Against Hunger and HomelessnessWorks with college students to end hunger and homelessness!

National Coalition for the HomelessNational network of people that work to make sure the civil rights of the homeless community are being met!

What is Villanova University doing for H & H week?

Villanova University

What are they doing for hunger and homelessness week?

                      They are having their 40th annual Hunger and Homelessness Week, which includes a series of events such as:


  • Hunger Run 5K with "Back On My Feet"
  • Food Fast Day educational fundraiser
  • On & off-campus food drives
  • Fair Trade Craft Sale
  • Solidarity Sleep-out at the Oreo
  • NCH "Faces of Homelessness" Speakers Panel
  • Keynote Speaker
  • Bread for the World and Habitat for Humanity letter writing campaigns
  • Interfaith vigils
  • Interactive reflections


Thursday, October 20, 2016

"One Night Without a Home"

Homelessness Awareness Sleep Out

This is opportunity to simulate homelessness, and learn more about it.

Sample Agenda:

6:00 p.m. Gather participants and provide transportation for homeless/formerly homeless guests
7:00 p.m. Serve coffee and/or a meal
8:00 p.m. Speakers/candlelight vigil/music
9:00 p.m. Discussion groups
11:00 p.m. Late night food line/music
7:00 a.m. Breakfast /closing remarks/wrap-up
WANT TO PARTICIPATE?
Here's what to do...

1. find a team
  • a dedicated group of people
2. figure out an audience
  • ex: youth, families, elderly, unemployed
3. Give positions to your team members
  • who will handle what
4. Register!