Homelessness Awareness Week
Oct. 13- 17, 2008
Schedule of Events
Monday, Oct. 13, 2008
Habitat for Humanity House Build Competition
Thompson Hall and Landon Atrium
5 p.m.
Organizations are challenged to construct homes from only cardboard and duct tape to simulate the structures that some people in our society are forced to call home. These homes will be on display from Monday, Oct. 13 to Friday Oct. 17 in the Thompson Lobby and Landon Atrium. To sign up or for more information contact Ana Alicia Agarrat (agarrataf@bucmail.barry.edu )
Presentation: “Camillus House and Ending Chronic Homelessness in Miami”
Guest Speaker: Edward Boland
Landon Student Union- Events Rooms
7 p.m.
For the past three years Edward has been the Community Outreach Director and Volunteer Coordinator for Camillus House. He is responsible for managing over 200 volunteers a month for Camillus House and spearheading the Camillus House grass roots information and education efforts as head of the Camillus House Speakers Bureau, giving presentations to local schools, businesses, and civic and religious organizations. Edward moved to Miami in 2005 from Boston, where he worked in various media outlets.
Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2008
Homelessness Simulation across Campus
Various Campus Locations
All day
To highlight the struggle of the homeless members of our society, some students will commit themselves to become homeless for a portion of their school day, to encourage everyone to reflect on the harsh reality of homelessness.
Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008
Reflections on Homelessness
Contact tables in Landon Atrium and Thompson Hall
12 - 3 p.m.
Stop by our various contact tables to write reflections on homelessness and to get more information on Habitat for Humanity and Alternative Spring Break (ASB). We will give out handouts on Homelessness facts and we will have the pieces of cardboard to write reflections on.
Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008
Alternative Spring Break (ASB) presentation
Landon Student Union- Events Room
12:30pm - 2 p.m.
Barry University's Alternative Spring Break's mission is to educate students about social, political, and environmental issues through direct service, group reflections, student leadership, diversity, and engagement beyond the local community. Bring your lunch and learn about Alternative Spring Break, how it has developed, what it can do for you, how to apply and how to help out.
Friday, Oct. 17, 2008
Sleep Out
Between LaVoie and the pool (green grassy area) across from Weber Hall
8 p.m.
8pm- Soup Kitchen
10pm- Reflections
"Sleep Out" will be an opportunity to experience what homeless people throughout our country and the world face every day of their lives. If you would like, you may bring a cardboard box, but we ask that you leave cell phones, ipods, and other electronics behind. The night will include a period of discussion and reflection and soup will be provided. Your commitment to the night will serve as your resolution to affect change in our world
Sponsored by: Habitat for Humanity, Alternative Spring Break (ASB), Campus Ministry, Office of Student Activities (OSA), and Mission Integration
