2023 Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week
Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week is an annual program where people come together across the country to draw attention to the challenges of hunger and homelessness. Participating groups spend the week holding a series of educational, service, fundraising, and advocacy events. More than 700 community organizations, churches, high schools, college groups, and others will participate in Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week this year according to Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week's website.
Christian Churches United, partnering with local grass-roots organizations, is offering multiple opportunities for you to serve, give, and learn in the on-going efforts within our community to serve the hungry and houseless during the week of November 10th through 18th. CCU seeks to bring together local churches, community partners, and concerned neighbors to serve those facing homelessness, incarceration, and poverty. We believe in the power of the community in coming alongside the hungry and houseless. There is no question that we are better together!
We want to invite you to join in any of these efforts throughout the week in love and support for our community.
November 10th: United in Love Banquet
CCU is holding a Clothing Drive to benefit Community Aid as a part of CCU's Celebration Banquet. It is also the launch of the 2023 Joy to the Burg Album.
Where: Red Lion Hotel, 4751 Lindle Rd. Harrisburg, PA 17111
When: 6pm-8:30pmContact: www.unitedinlovebanquet.org or Nick Mucci, nmucci@ccuhbg.org
November 11th: Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Meal, Harrisburg Havoc Engagement Activity and Supplies, Compassion Action Network (CAN) Litter Clean Up
Where: PennDOT Greenbelt & Encampment
When: Litter Clean Up, 10:30am-12pm; Meal Serving, 11am-2pm
Contact: Aisha Mobley, amobley@ccuhbg.org; Ian Winfield, wingfieldir@yahoo.com; Tiffany Thomas, t.thomas@ywcahbg.org
November 12th: The Eclipse Project - Helping Harrisburg's Homeless
Weekly Meal and Supply Hand-Outs. Multiple Ways to Serve!
When: Food Prep, 11am-2pm; Food Distribution, 2pm-5pm
Contact: Michon Noir, 570.394.0309 (TEXT), or message The Eclipse Project FB Page
November 13th: Project ASK Information Drop-In/Zoom
Learn about how you can help Project ASK support students in need in the West Shore School District.
Where: Grace United Methodist Church 309 Herman Ave, Lemoyne, PA 17043When: Drop-In, 5pm-6:30pm; Zoom, 5:30-6pm
Contact: Rebecca Storts, ProjectASK@ccuhbg.org
November 16th: Laundry Angels - Evening Edition
Join with other to support those at local homeless encampments receive clean clothes, connections to services, and hopefully knowing how much they matter!
Where: Fox's Wash and Go, 1254 Market Street
Contact: Aisha Mobley, 717.963.5985 or amobley@ccuhbg.org; Angel Fox, 717.773.2578 or angel.fox84@yahoo.com
November 18th: Volunteer Recruitment Breakfast
Learn about opportunities to volunteer at Susquehanna Harbor Safe Haven and at the Winter Overnight Shelters.
Where: Susquehanna Harbor Safe Haven, 1805 N. 12th Street, Harrisburg, PA
When: 8am-10am; RSVP by November 4th
Contact: Denise Sturnes, dsturnes@ccuhbg.org
November 18th: Tent Valley Ministries Feeding and CAN Litter Clean Up
Where: PennDOT Greenbelt & Encampment
When: Litter Clean Up, 10:30am-12pm; TVM Feeding, 10:30am
Contact for Clean Up: Aisha Mobley, 717.963.5985 or amobley@ccuhbg.org
Contact for Feeding: Kelly Lester, Kllester816@gmail.com
