News Release

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April 26, 2005

Students Set Up 'Shack City' At Boise State
 

Boise State University and the Volunteer Services Board will host the second annual Shack City event at 6 p.m. Friday, April 29, on the Quad. This event was rescheduled from its original date on April 8.
 

Shack City is an effort to raise awareness about homelessness in Idaho and around the world. Participants will construct a “city” out of cardboard and packing tape with help from an expert on makeshift housing. They will then spend the night in the city, and are advised to bring blankets, sleeping bags and pillows.
 

Dinner will be served on Friday and there will be guest speakers on hand to educate participants about Idaho’s homeless situation. Music will be provided by the local band Somewhere Far on Friday night. On Saturday morning, participants will be encouraged to join in a Service Saturday event where they will have the opportunity to volunteer at local non-profit agencies such as the Idaho Foodbank. Participants will be served lunch during the teardown of the city at 1-3 p.m on Saturday.
 

People who are interested in participating should call the Volunteer Services Board at 426-4240. The event is open to students and to the public, and all building materials will be supplied.
 

Contact: Sarah Bednar, Hunger and Homelessness Issues Coordinator, (208) 841-1402, poverty@boisestate.edu

Media Contact: Julie Hahn, University Relations, (208) 426-5540, juliehahn@boisestate.edu

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Last reviewed on Thursday, December 22, 2005