Homelessness Awareness Week
Homelessness Awareness Week (HAW) will take place May 13th - May 17th, 2019. If you are interested in volunteering at any of the HAW events or would like more information please contact scs@calpoly.edu or (805) 756-5834.
Schedule
Monday, May 13 @ 12PM - 2PM : Debunking Food Stamp Myths with Cal Fresh /What Can You Actually Buy with "Food Stamps"?
Dexter Lawn
Learn more about CalFresh and join us at our booth by participating in activities exploring the program formally known as “food stamps”. Those who participate will be entered to win a prize!
Tuesday, May 14 @ 11AM - 1PM : Volunteer and Service Fair
Dexter Lawn
Stop by Dexter to check out local non-profits and find ways you can get involved in community service!
Tuesday, May 14 @ 6PM - 8PM : Social Justice Series on Homelessness at Cal Poly
Stephen Busse, a grad student in Cal Poly's Dean of Students, will be speaking about homelessness and food insecurity in honor of Homelessness Awareness Week. Stephen’s talk aims to evaluate the impact of homelessness on college students nationally with a call to action that details how to help on our campus. We hope to see you there! Pizza provided!
Thursday, May 16 @ 10AM - 1PM : Mural Painting at 40 Prado Shelter
40 Prado
As part of Homelessness Awareness Week (HAW) join the CSA's Student Community Services in helping beautify the family wing of CAPSLO's new 40 Prado shelter! We will be livening up the white walls with a colorful scenic landscape. This is an event for anyone and everyone; artistic talent is not needed but also appreciated! Interested in signing up to participate?
Friday, May 17 @ 4PM – 6PM : Community Barbecue
Mitchell Park
The Center for Service in Action will be hosting a joint BBQ for the SLO homeless community. Participants will get a chance to serve a meal and engage in genuine conversations with people who lack housing.
ALL WEEK EVENTS:
Refillable Water Bottle Drive
As a part of our Homelessness Awareness Week, we will be collecting refillable water bottles for the local homeless population. The water bottles will be donated to the El Camino Homeless Organization (ECHO) as they prepare to help homeless individuals during the warm summer months. We will be accepting new or used water refillable water bottles. Drop off the water bottles to the Center of Service in Action (Building 52, Room E-22). Thank you!
Drop off donations at the Center for Service in Action (52-E22) all week!
If you are a Cal Poly Student and feel that you are experiencing short term or critical financial needs, including food or housing insecurity, below is a brief list of available resources.
1.Cal Poly Students with Short Term Financial Need
A.Cal Poly Hunger Program
I. “Ensures all students have access to nutritious meals each day in order to stay focused on their education and success at Cal Poly. Any student is welcome to use these free, confidential, no-hassle services.”
II. Meal Vouchers to 19 Metro Station
III. Cal Poly Food Pantry
1. “Any students can choose from a wide variety of packaged and canned foods, fresh produce, frozen meals, and personal hygiene products.”
2. Campus Health & Wellbeing (Building 27, Lower Level (PULSE office)), Phone: 805-756-6181 Hours: Monday – Thursday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. , Friday, 11:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
2.Cal Poly Cares
a. Cal Poly Foundation Fund: Grant (Up to $2,000 - with greater assistance available)
I.“housing and meals, academic supplies and materials, personal care items, professional clothing and unplanned emergencies”
II.Cal Poly Food Pantry
3.CalFresh Outreach Program (Federally Funded)
a. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
b. 805-399-0236 or email calfreshhelp805@gmail.com
c. On Campus: Mondays from 10 am – 2 pm in Building 27, Room 173B (Campus Health and Wellbeing). No appointment needed
4. Point of Contact: Dean of Students Office Building 52-E11
a.“If a student is experiencing on-going hardships, please contact the Dean of Students Office for additional counseling and resources.”
b. Short Term Loan Type Program: “$300 - $500 – repayment period may not exceed 90 days”
c.https://www2.calstate.edu/impact-of-the-csu/student-success/basic-needs-initiative/Documents/ServingDisplacedandFoodInsecureStudetnsintheCSUJanuary20163.8.16.pdf
Please contact Student Community Services, Beyond Shelter, at beyondshelter@calpoly.edu with any questions or concerns.
