Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week
Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week
Fall 2013 date - TBA
Based on a study done by the National Law Center of Homelessness and Poverty, Urban Institute and the National Survey of Homeless Assistance Providers, the number of homeless and impoverished in the U.S. can range anywhere from 2.3 million to 3.5 million people depending on the month. This is approximately 1% of the U.S. population experiencing homelessness at some point throughout the year. And the thing is, this number is only increasing. How can we NOT do something? See below for a sample list of events from 2012
Are your or your club/organization interested in hosting an event? If so, contact Selena Hilemon (hilemons@appstate.edu) In order for your club's event to be included you must committ to sending at least one representative to all leadership committee meetings. The leadership committee will be finalized by April 2013. Don't wait - contact us now to reserve your spot!
Sample list of events and results from Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week 2012
Saturday, November 10 - 12:00 -4:00PM - Beat Hunger Canned Food Drive - The Rock
Sponsored by Appalachian Ambassadors
Bring your canned food to the Black Saturday football game! This event benefits the Watauga Hunger and Health Coalition.
Sunday, November 11 - 12:30 - 4:30 PM - Leigh Lane Day of Service - meet at Legends
Sponsored by impACT Team
In honor of past ASU student, Leigh Lane Edwards, participants will participate in a day of service at the Hospitality House and Hunger Coalition. Participants will meet at Legends at 12:30 PM. Please sign up for this event by November 7 in the ACT Outreach Center. (Learn more about Leigh Lane and her dedication to the issues of hunger and homelessness and the scholarship set up in her memory here: http://act.appstate.edu/support-act).
-32 people signed up for this event and spent the afternoon working for the Hospitality House
Monday, November 12 - 10:00 - 2:00 PM - Test Your Nutrition Knowledge
Sponsered by Appalachian Student Dietetics Association
Come by the contact tables in the Student Union between 10:00-2:00 PM to test your knowledge about nutrition and its affects on the body.
Tuesday, November 13 - 6:00 - 7:30 PM - Oxfam Hunger Banquet - Legends
Sponsored by Student Government Association
This is an interactive event to help change the way people think of poverty and hunger. Please sign up for this event by November 7 in the ACT Outreach Center or at the Hunger and Homelessness. This event supports Oxfam and there will be a $2 charge for entry at the door.
-Approximately 85 students showed up to this event to learn about local and global hunger issues
Wednesday, November 14 - 10:00 - 2:00 PM - Test Your Nutrition Knowledge
Sponsered by Appalachian Student Dietetics Association
Come by the contact tables in the Student Union between 10:00-2:00 PM to test your knowledge about nutrition and its affects on the body.
Wednesday, November 14 - 7:00 - 9:30 PM - Open Mic with APPS - Crossroads, Plemmons Student Union
Co-sponsored by APPS & Eggers Hall Council
Come out and support open mic night and bring a canned good to support the local food pantry. All donations will go to the Watauga Hunger and Health Coalition.
Thursday, November 15 - 7:00 PM - "Give A Damn?" Documentary Screening - Greenbriar
Co-sponsored by PeaceJam & Amnesty International & People Fighting Poverty
Visit http://www.giveadamndoc.com/main/ to learn more and see the trailer. There will be an information session and discussion panel for students will follow the showing of the film.
-75 people attended, making this event a FULL HOUSE!
Saturday, November 17 - 9:00 - 4:00 PM - Habitat for Humanity Volunteer Day - meet at Legends
Sponsored by ASU Habitat for Humanity
This event will allow ASU students to participate in the construction of a home for a local family. Please sign up for this event by November 15 in the ACT Outreach Center.
-Students filled all of the available 15 spots for this day of service with Habitat and helped put the finishing touches on one of our local build sites!
ONGOING EVENTS
Adopt a Family - (November 7- 9, drop off November 19)
Sponsored by The Black Student Association
Participants can pick up a list of a family's needs at contact tables in the Student Union between Wednesday, November 7 - Firday, November 9th - from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM. This event supports Western Youth Network and provides for families in need. Participants need to drop off their donations to the BSA office between 2:00-5:00 PM on November 19.
-This new for 2012 event sponsored 8 local families in coordination with the Western Youth Network and they can't wait to do it again in 2013!
FOOD STAMP CHALLENGE (November 11-17)
Sponsored by the Student Association for Social Work
Sign - up for this week-long challenge to learn about the daily life of those living on food stamps. Volunteers can participate in a reflective blog and can learn more about the program here.
Beat Hunger Canned Food Drive - (November 5- 10)
Sponsored by Appalachian Ambassadors
Collections at Bookstore Market - 10AM-4PM; Trivette market 4PM-10PM and at the Black Saturday game, 11AM-3PM.
Each donation places your name in a raffle. Prizes include: two tickets to the Chancellor's Box at the Black Saturday game and gift cards to local restaurants and businesses.
-Over 6,600 lbs. of food were collected and over $400 to go to local food pantries
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National agencies dedicated to fighting hunger:
Global agencies fighting poverty with headquaters in Boone:
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