MCC-Maple Woods sponsors "sleep-out" for One Homeless Night

Northland college students will get a sense of what it's like to be homeless when they participate in One Homeless Night, sponsored by MCC-Maple Woods and Synergy Services from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. March 25, 2011. This event is open to all MCC-Maple Woods students, faculty and staff. To become involved, email campus life and leadership coordinator Misty Chandler.

The event will include activities centered on raising awareness for youth homelessness. "The Pursuit of Happyness" will be shown on the Campus Center lawn at 9 p.m. and there will be guest speakers with personal experiences to share.

Hundreds of raise awareness for youth homelessness each year during the metro-wide "sleepouts," which helps raise funds for programs that address the national problem. Proceeds from the event will benefit Synergy Services, a local youth crisis program.