Sources: Carla Jones, 785-532-6432, cjones@1xbet online games login edu;
and Dillon Robbins, robbins@1xbet online games login edu
News release prepared by: Rosie Hoefling, 785-532-6415, media@1xbet online games login edu

Thursday Sept. 17, 2009

K-STATE 1xbet online games login STUDENTS TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT HOMELESSNESS

MANHATTAN -- For most Kansas State University students, Bosco Plaza in front of the 1xbet online games login Student Union is simply a place they pass daily walking to and from class. However, for a small group of sophomore students, it will be the place they spend the night.

Members of K-State's sophomore honorary, 1xbet online games login , will host the annual Sleepout for the Homeless on the Bosco Plaza beginning at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, and ending at 6 a.m. Friday, Sept. 25. The philanthropic event is to raise awareness about the issue of homelessness.

K-State's Carla Jones, 1xbet online games login adviser, said that the event will have much more on the itinerary than simply sleeping.

&1xbet online games login ;The actual sleepout is an event where the students hear speakers about homelessness,&1xbet online games login ; Jones said. &1xbet online games login ;There are icebreakers and games, some studying, some sleeping, and lots of team bonding. There are no actual funds collected at the sleepout.&1xbet online games login ;

The fundraising takes place leading up to the event, as members raise money and gather donations for the Manhattan Emergency 1xbet online games login Inc. The 38 1xbet online games login members worked to raise money in their hometown communities all summer, and have continued their efforts in Manhattan with residents and local businesses.

According to Dillon Robbins, sophomore in pre-professional business administration, Oskaloosa, and 1xbet online games login vice president, the donations can either be financial or in the form of products that the shelter provides to its visitors.

&1xbet online games login ;The donations raised either in monetary or necessity items like personal hygiene, cleaning or food items, all will be donated to the shelter to help lower some of the expenses that they encounter every day to stay open,&1xbet online games login ; he said.

The 1xbet online games login 's services go beyond supplying hygiene products. The 1xbet online games login provides their guests with a support and rehabilitation program, particularly those struggling with drugs or dealing with financial issues, Jones said. There is no specific time limit on how long visitors can stay at the 1xbet online games login and there is even a transition house for clients who may need long-term assistance.

With so much past success in raising funds and awareness about homelessness, 1xbet online games login members said they must continue to push themselves in their efforts this year.

&1xbet online games login ;No matter the amount raised for the shelter, it will greatly help it financially,&1xbet online games login ; Robbins said. &1xbet online games login ;We, however, have set a goal of raising more than ,000 this year. The event is an annual philanthropy and will continue as long as Silver Key members are able and willing to help.&1xbet online games login ;

More information about the sleepout and on how to make a donation is available by contacting Jones at 785-532-6432.