HUNGER AND HOMELESSNESS AWARENESS WEEK
Started in 1975 by the Augustinian priest Ray Jackson and a group of ΈΜιΩΦ±²₯ students, now takes place on 700 campuses and communities nationwide. Its pillars are education, advocacy and service.
In this weeklong event sponsored by the Center for Peace and Justice Education, the ΈΜιΩΦ±²₯ community discusses the root causes of poverty, especially food insecurity and homelessness.
Our mission is to:
- Raise awareness through education
- Show solidarity
- Take immediate action steps
- Advocate for long-term solutions
Events vary each year but typically include a keynote address, a sleep-out, a 5K hunger run and a fast day.
The Office for Mission and Ministry has partnered with local and national organizations, fair trade vendors, and other ΈΜιΩΦ±²₯ offices, including:
National HHAW is jointly sponsored by the and the .