Hearts for the homeless
STUDENTS ON TWO CAMPUSES abandoned their dormitories for one night to get a glimpse into the experiences of America’s estimated 850,000 homeless people.
In Rochester Hills, Mich., about 30 Rochester College students and faculty participated in the college’s annual Shack-A-Thon.
Participants built shelters out of basic materials, some donated by Home Depot, and tried to keep warm as temperatures dipped below 30 degrees. The event raised more than $3,500 for the Rochester Area Neighborhood House, a nonprofit that supports struggling families.
In Henderson, Tenn., students in the Populations at Risk class at Freed-Hardeman University spent the night in the university’s commons to increase awareness of homelessness in West Tennessee.
In Rochester Hills, Mich., about 30 Rochester College students and faculty participated in the college’s annual Shack-A-Thon.
Participants built shelters out of basic materials, some donated by Home Depot, and tried to keep warm as temperatures dipped below 30 degrees. The event raised more than $3,500 for the Rochester Area Neighborhood House, a nonprofit that supports struggling families.
In Henderson, Tenn., students in the Populations at Risk class at Freed-Hardeman University spent the night in the university’s commons to increase awareness of homelessness in West Tennessee.
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