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/. -30-   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