Five Days for Homelessness raises $20,722 for Carmichael Outreach

A group of University of Regina students, slept on benches, ate only donated food, attended classes and also raised $20,722 for the homeless in the Queen City — well exceeding their goal of $10,000.

It was all part of Five Days for Homelessness — a national campaign aimed at raising awareness of the issue and making people take time to think about and recognize it.

“It was a huge success,” said organizer Allison Pilkey, adding the five students from the Paul J. Hill School of Business that participated didn't just just raise awareness and money, they learned a lot too.

“They learned a number of things, they learned a lot about Carmichael (Outreach Centre), a lot about the issue, and the importance of better appreciating what they have,” she said.

For the second year in a row, the money will go to the Carmicheal Outreach Center. Located on Osler Street in Regina, it's a safe space for people struggling with addictions, poverty, health issues and life crises.

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Pilkey says the school plans to continue the event again next year.