This campaign will run from March 10 - 15 at Union and University. Hey Queen's University,
Queen's Project on International Development and other Queen's students are participating in the 5 Days for the Homeless campaign this year, which means we will be camping out at Union and University for 5 days to raise awareness about youth homelessness and raising funds for the Kingston Youth Shelter. For
more information about the Kingston Youth Shelter visit their website at: http://www.kingstonyouthshelter.com/
The Kingston Youth Shelter is open to all youth, both male and female, between the ages of 16 and 24 who are in need of emergency housing. They hold up to 15 youth per night. The shelter offers a safe environment with nutritious food, counselling, support and life skills training. The Kingston Youth Shelter strives to make a difference in the lives of homeless youth by offering a safe and supportive emergency shelter that encourages their growth and provides them with access to community resources. To abide by the national campaign, we will:
1. Remain on campus for five days. The campaign begins 5pm local time on the Sunday of the campaign week and ends at 5pm local time on the Friday.
2. Have no income. 100% of the funds donated to participants are passed on to each regions respective charity cause.
3. Food can only be received through direct donations, and all non-perishable food must be held and donated.
4. Have only a pillow and a sleeping bag. These items can be exchanged for an emergency meal.
5. Have no access to showers, or facilities to which their student status would usually grant them access. Washrooms can only be accessed when campus buildings are open.
6. Sleep outside. The only exception is if inclement weather becomes a health risk.
7. Attend all classes. Participants will complete all academic and extra curricular responsibilities, including student organizations and teaching positions.
8. Avoid personal communication media. Participants will be expected to not use cell phone or online social networking websites (Facebook, etc) during the Five Days campaign except for the purposes of promoting the campaign. Each region is required to have at least one cell phone for safety purposes.
9. Write about their experiences. Participants’ experiences will be posted on an online blog available on www.5days.ca/queens
