Students Kick Off Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week
Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, an eleven-day string of events promoting homelessness solutions in Los Angeles, continued on campus Monday.
Students attended art exhibits, discussions, charity drives and other events throughout the week, all of which work to aid the city's growing homeless community.
According to the event's Facebook page, approximately 82,000 people are homeless on any given night in LA County.
Many student groups, including SC Homelessness Initiative, USC Graduate Student Government and USC Student Interfaith Council, came together to host the programming. They also partnered with charity and non-profit organizations from the greater LA community.
Events began Thursday and will run through Sunday, Nov. 18.
Monday, Nov. 12:
- Lunch distribution with A Community Place from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at 3651 S Vermont Ave
- Opening Reception for NHHAW Art Exhibit from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. at URC Fishbowl Chapel
Tuesday, Nov. 13:
- Informational talk about affordable housing in LA from 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. at United University Church
- Food Service for the homeless at 6 p.m. at Caruso Catholic Center
Wednesday, Nov. 14:
- Lunch distribution with ACP from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. at 3651 S Vermont Ave
Thursday, Nov. 15:
- Networking Lunch with campus and community organizations that work to address hunger and homelessness from 12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. at URC 108
- 5pm-6pm: Lunch-packing and book sorting with ACP from 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. at URC 103
Friday, Nov. 16:
- Lunch distribution with ACP from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at 3651 S Vermont Ave
- Art contest award announcement at 2 p.m. at UUC Courtyard
Saturday, Nov. 17:
- United Way HomeWalk 2012 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 700 Expo Park Dr
- Zeta Phi Rho Goodwill Clothing Drive at UUC Parking Lot
Sunday, Nov. 18:
- Hygiene kit assembling with Dramastage Qumran and the Roots Foundation at 2 p.m. at UUC Courtyard
