Night in a Box

This year World Homeless Day falls on 10/10 – Thanksgiving Day in Canada. It also coincides with Homelessness Awareness Week (October 9-15) here in the Okanagan.

In our ongoing efforts to continue to create awareness regarding homelessness, its causes and its effect in our community we are working in conjuction with UBCO Get Involved to present ‘Night in a Box’ (Facebook link). Info is below:

When: Wednesday, October 12 at 3:30pm – October 13 at 8:00am
Where: UBCO
Why: UBC Okanagan Student Initiative to raise awareness about the issues of homelessness in Kelowna, in association with Kelowna’s Gospel Mission and 30K Club!
How: Spend a night in a box!
Bring a box (BIG!.. we will have boxes too!) Bring a Sleeping bag!
Technology stays at home!

For more details & if you are interested in helping or signing up to spend a night in a box! Please email getinvolved.ubco@ubc.ca
OR come a visit us in person! UNC 207 – Ask for Sarah or Leah!

IMPORTANT!! TO SIGN UP!.. Just email getinvolved.ubco@ubc.ca
There will be a quick registration form to fill out (you can fill it out before or on the day of)

Whether its the entire night outside or a few hours we invite schools, organizations and community groups to spend their Night in a Box. Feel free to contact Jessica at KGM for more details. 250 763 3737

Sleeping in a cardboard box not for you? There are other ways you can take action during Homelessness Awareness Week.

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