Hunger and Homelessness: November 15-21
Did you know that The National Coalition for the Homeless has ranked Gainesville, for the second time, America's 5th meanest city to the homeless? Did you know that Gainesville has 1,600 people in its hunger and homeless population?
ACTIONS! Hunger and Homelessness Week 2009 is Coming! This week will be held from November 15-November 21, 2009. Join ACTIONS! November 15-21 for a week-long endeavor dedicated to building awareness about hunger, homelessness, and poverty within our community. Hunger and Homelessness (H&H) Week is filled with events created to help dismantle stereotypes and misinformation about homelessness. It also provides students with opportunities to take action and get involved!
This year's theme is: "It Could've Been Me." This week is a great way to get involved in the community and to help raise awareness and end causes of hunger and homelessness. JOIN the Facebook Group for updates and discussions.
Please contact Courtney Hubbard (chubbard@ufl.edu) if your organization is interested in participating in any of these events.
Saturday, Nov.14:
- 10am-4pm: Idylwild Elementary is looking for several volunteers for their fall festival. This will be a fun volunteering opportunity! If you are interested in volunteering, contact Courtney Hubbard at chubbard@ufl.edu by 11/12.
Sunday, Nov.15
- Hunger and Homelessness Week OFFICIALLY BEGINS!
Monday, Nov.16:
- 10-2pm: PB&J Sandwich making for Bread of the Mighty Food Bank/ Salvation Army during the day. Any individual can donate 50 cents at the ACTIONS! table in Plaza of Americas from 10am to 2pm to help us with our efforts!
- 6-8pm: Cohesiveness to Chaos Forum: @Turlington Room 2336. Guest speaker from the National Coalition for the Homeless. He will share his life story of how he became homeless. YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS!
Tuesday, Nov.17:
- 10-2pm: Tent City Display
Wednesday, Nov.18:
- 3-6pm: Organic Gardens Community Service: If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Courtney Hubbard at chubbard@ufl.edu by 11/16.
- 6-8pm: Oxfam Hunger Banquet Murphree/Fletcher Library with ACTIONS! and ONE. Join us for an eye-opening experience!
Thursday, Nov.19:
- 2-4pm: Distribution of non-perishable items collected during the week with ACTIONS! and CAMPUS KITCHENS. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Courtney Hubbard (chubbard@ufl.edu) by 11/18. You can help by collecting canned foods and non-perishable items throughout the week. Drop off your cans at the Center for Leadership and Service (CLS) in Peabody Hall.
Friday, Nov.20:
- 10:30am-8pm: H&H Scavenger Hunt: Register your team of 3 or more at the registration table in front of Peabody Hall at 10:30am. Get ready to have fun while learning more about hunger and homelessness. PRIZE FOR WINNING TEAM!
- 3-5pm: Distribution of non-perishable items collected during the week with ACTIONS! and CAMPUS KITCHENS. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Courtney Hubbard (chubbard@ufl.edu) by 11/18. You can help by collecting canned foods and non-perishable items throughout the week. Drop off your cans at the Center for Leadership and Service (CLS) in Peabody Hall.
Saturday, Nov.21:
- Hunger and Homeless Week Officially Ends.
For more information, contact us at: actions@leadershipandservice.ufl.edu