Students in Algonquin College’s Community and Justice Services program spent 24 hours outdoors at Minto Park on Oct. 16-17 as part of the annual 24 Hours of Homelessness experiential learning event and fundraiser. The experience raised more than $3,180 to date for unhoused youth while helping students gain a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by vulnerable populations.
“Amazing lessons were learned,” said Cat Baron, professor, Police and Public Safety Institute. “The students reflected how difficult it would be to ‘live rough’ and not have stability of any sort. They had some incredibly powerful conversations with community members and met many people who had lived through homelessness. They met with several graduates who came by and shared their journeys in the field.”
The event provided an opportunity for students to connect classroom learning with real-world experiences while raising awareness and support for youth experiencing homelessness.
Donations are still being accepted through the event’s GoFundMe campaign.
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