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November 9, 2004
Blanket Boise Hosted By BSU's Volunteer Services Board Next Week As Part of National Hunger and Homelessness Week
The Volunteer Services Board, a Boise State University student organization, will host �Blanket Boise� as part of the National Hunger & Homelessness Week Nov. 15-19.
The VSB-sponsored event, designed as part of a nationwide effort to raise the awareness of homelessness in America and promote volunteerism and civic engagement, will feature a Hunger Banquet at 6 p.m. Nov. 16 in the Jordan Ballroom of the Student Union. Admission is $5 or $4 with a can of food.
Other events will include a press conference on hunger awareness at noon, Nov. 15 on the patio of the Student Union, Agency Day from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 17 in the Jordan Ballroom foyer, and a community dinner for the homeless at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 19 in the Hatch Ballroom of the Student Union.
VSB is seeking other student organizations and individuals who are interested in participating in the week�s events. For more information, visit the VSB Web site at http://union.boisestate.edu/vsb/.
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Contact: Sarah Bednar, Hunger & Homelessness Issues Coordinator, Volunteer Services Board, (208) 426-4240
Media Contact: Kathleen Craven, News Services, (208) 426-3275, kcraven@boisestate.edu
Last reviewed on Thursday, July 21, 2005