Owens Community College students will spend a night under the stars to raise homeless awareness as part of the academic institution’s fifth annual Sleep Out for the Homeless Tent City Thursday, April 1.

Beginning at 4 p.m., Owens students will spend 20 consecutive hours camping out on the college’s courtyard lawn between Health Technologies Hall and College Hall on the Toledo-area Campus.

The goal of the sleep out is to raise awareness of homelessness occurring in the surrounding communities and to raise funds and collect basic hygienic, cleaning and clothing items, as well as non-perishable food items to benefit the Sparrow’s Nest in Toledo. The event will conclude at 12 p.m. Friday, April 2.

In addition to monetary donations, desired items for collection include personal hygiene, cleaning, clothing and non-perishable food items. Suggested items are deodorant, garbage bags, sandwich bags, toilet paper, powder laundry detergent, printer paper, pens, perfume, hair products, toothbrushes, toothpaste, bleach, towels, dish detergent, scarves, gloves and socks, among others.

Donations can be dropped off on the college’s courtyard lawn between Health Technologies Hall and College Hall during the Tent City event.

The Sparrow’s Nest, which is located in Toledo, is a division of the Cherry Street Mission Ministries. The organization provides emergency relief such as shelter and food for homeless women, and helps them build their confidence through the Ready for Life program.

For more information, call 567-661-7583 or 1-800-GO-OWENS, ext. 7583.

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