The Homeless Challenge Project

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89735201294184991432011-07-29T03:33:59.225-04:00The Homeless Challenge ProjectThis blog is all about The Homeless Challenge Project, offered by National Coalition for the Homeless. This project is a life altering experience with the power to effect change, as it asks individuals to give up everyday things for 48 hours or more as they live on the streets as a homeless person.HomelessChallengehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11376532760924132145noreply@blogger.comBlogger131100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8973520129418499143.post-36541616300795582382009-06-23T14:25:00.005-04:002009-06-23T15:06:22.703-04:00Rolling Back the Clock: 'Urban Plunge' Participants from 2002

In the spirit of posting news-worthy items several months (read: years) after they happened (!), have a look at this April 2002 article from USA Today about some University of Kansas students who did (what was then referred to as) the Urban Plunge.There is also this reflection from one of the Plunge takers, written to their guide, George Siletti.[After living in St. Luke's shelter for six months,

HomelessChallengehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11376532760924132145noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8973520129418499143.post-48750450212065025572009-06-22T15:45:00.003-04:002009-06-22T15:56:04.863-04:00NCH Hunger Fellow Offers Reflection on Homeless Challenge Experience

Steph took the Homeless Challenge in May 2009. While she had some reservations and a hard time while on the streets during her experience, she walked away with a greater appreciation for the issue of homelessness. Her reflection is an honest and genuine impression of the difficulties of living on the streets. Please read on below...The Homeless Challenge may seem like a romanticized and exciting

Jony Bellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13278953772306371488noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8973520129418499143.post-38812463283947235982009-06-22T15:35:00.003-04:002009-06-22T15:45:38.656-04:00Dutch NCH Interns Experience the Homeless Challenge

The following reflections are from two Dutch NCH interns who took the Homeless Challenge in May 2009. They had some great insights, so read on...CHARLOTTEI have found the Homeless Challenge to be a very useful and impressive experience. Coming from the Netherlands and working here always gave me the feeling that I was doing something good but I wasn’t able to imagine myself in a homeless

Jony Bellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13278953772306371488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8973520129418499143.post-35666400539407326962009-06-22T15:25:00.003-04:002009-06-22T15:34:27.119-04:00Spring 2009 Challenge - Vanderbilt University

This diverse group from Vanderbilt University had a terrific Challenge experience. Their guides - Frank, John, David, James and Anthony - had lots to share with them. They hope to see a group from Vanderbilt back next year!

Jony Bellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13278953772306371488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8973520129418499143.post-46594736188861373302009-06-22T15:20:00.003-04:002009-06-22T15:25:12.075-04:00Spring 2009 Challenge - Hamline University

This ALL FEMALE group from Hamline University battled the weather to complete the Challenge alongside their guides: Frank, Andre and James. Thank you and we look forward to having you back this coming year!

Jony Bellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13278953772306371488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8973520129418499143.post-2491170148680957062009-06-22T15:15:00.003-04:002009-06-22T15:20:50.006-04:00Spring 2009 Challenge - Davidson College

Frank and Steve led this eager group from Davidson College. Thanks so much for your willingness and we look forward to welcoming Davidson back next year!

Jony Bellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13278953772306371488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8973520129418499143.post-69174540866707006172009-06-22T15:02:00.004-04:002009-06-22T15:15:34.451-04:00Spring 2009 Challenge - University of Illinois

This group from the University of Illinois had a fantastic experience with their guides Mark and Anthony. Thank you all so much and we look forward to having your school back this year!

Jony Bellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13278953772306371488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8973520129418499143.post-62109950206532580532009-05-12T14:29:00.006-04:002009-05-12T15:27:39.646-04:00Concord University students share thoughts before and after their Homeless Challenge experience

Check out interviews of students from Concord University about what their expectations were before and what they experienced during the Homeless Challenge.Also view reflections from group leader and trip organizer Jesse Call.Much respect for this great group of students who came fully prepared for this experience, took a great deal from it and have acted in incredible ways to incorporate lessons

Jony Bellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13278953772306371488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8973520129418499143.post-17233851893802100602009-05-08T15:52:00.002-04:002009-05-12T10:14:06.016-04:00What are you doing NOW?

Now that you've experienced homelessness, how has this changed you desire and willingness to volunteer at soup kitchens, shelters, advocacy groups, etc? Perhaps you have started a program of your own or encouraged peers to get involved.We would love to hear what projects you have undertaken since the Challenge.

HomelessChallengehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11376532760924132145noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8973520129418499143.post-31274300920081931602009-03-27T12:42:00.002-04:002009-03-27T12:45:14.271-04:00Post a comment for our amazing guides!

Please leave a message and keep in touch with the Homeless Challenge Project guides. We are incredibly fortunate to have the dedicated and compassionate individuals that we do. Guides love to hear from past Challenge takers and are quite willing to answer any questions - especially from those who have never done the Challenge.Looking forward to hearing from you soon!

HomelessChallengehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11376532760924132145noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8973520129418499143.post-65983239275305700062009-03-27T12:28:00.002-04:002009-03-27T12:37:33.935-04:00What 3 things would you tell someone who is preparing to take the Challenge?

Use the comments section to stress to new Challenge takers how they should prepare, what they should bring or what information was most important as you took the Challenge.While we try to cover as much as we can in the manual, it is by no means exhaustive and there are always new things that come up. Please share!

HomelessChallengehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11376532760924132145noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8973520129418499143.post-55211619697736495702009-03-24T11:02:00.000-04:002009-03-24T11:04:37.558-04:00Homeless Challenge Feedback

Have you taken the Challenge? Then this is your oppotunity to tell us what you thought about it!Give us your thoughts on what was helpful, how the guides were useful, what you think could be done better...CLICK HERE to fill out the survey. Thanks for the feedback!

HomelessChallengehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11376532760924132145noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8973520129418499143.post-16349485398432203372009-03-20T11:52:00.005-04:002009-03-20T12:04:24.766-04:00Welcome!

Welcome to The Homeless Challenge Project blog! This blog has been created as a way to provide information about the Homeless Challenge Project and for those who have participated to offer their feedback and advice to those who are thinking about taking the Challenge! I will be posting several discussion topics addressing important points related to the Homeless Challenge.You will see that there

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