Students to Sleep Outside to Raise Homelessness Awareness

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WHO:   Students in Mercer’s Chapter of Habitat for Humanity
 
WHAT:  In an effort to raise awareness about homelessness, Mercer students will build shelter out of boxes and sleep outside.
 
WHEN:  From 9 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 12, to 8 a.m., Friday, Feb. 13
 
WHERE:  “The Quad” behind the Administration Building on Mercer’s Macon Campus.
 
BACKGROUND: Mercer’s Habitat for Humanity Chapter is currently raising funds to build a house in Macon.
 

Note: Media interested in covering the event should contact Jenny Butkus at (478) 301-4037 or (478) 731-3668.
 
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