The Quill

The student voice of Russell Sage College printed an article about the World 420-03 class in recognition of our efforts in raising awareness about homelessness.

Read more at... http://www.thequillrsc.com/news/2009/12/02/world-420-students-campaign-to-fight-homelessness/

Press Release

To read the press release sent out to the media, click here

The media picked up the story...

The Earth Times:http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/sage-students-vow-to-make,1043991.shtml

Trak.in Business & Finance: http://trak.in/india/sage-students-vow-to-make-homeless-more-visible-to-the-community-by-asking-got-shelter/press-release-35408/

The EIN PressWire:http://www.einpresswire.com/article/55532-sage-students-vow-to-make-homeless-more-visible-to-the-community-by-asking-got-shelter-

TimberFrog: Teen Issues/Interest News:http://www.timberfrog.com/phpBB2/portal.php?page=5&index.php?CA&news=Society%3A%20Teen%20Issues%2FInterests

The Sanctuary For Independent Media

Amy Halloran interviewed Christine Nealon, Professor of World 420-03, one of the World 420-03 students, Katrina Sierson, and Mary Jane Smith about the perceptions of homelessness in Troy. Professor Nealon and Katrina expressed our efforts and genuine passion for raising awareness for homelessness.

Watch the video!... http://www.mediasanctuary.org/movie/1075

Efforts to reach politicians

We invited Marc McGrath, a Troy City Councilman, to join our class on November 10th. We researched his policies, only to find that he had previously supported a legislation that would have benefited the homeless population. Our objective was to understand current events in Troy regarding the allocation of money for the homeless population. We wanted to change Councilmen McGrath's opinion about the need for shelters, and change his opinion on the face of homelessness. Each individual politician brings their own experience and knowledge to their decision making, and we felt it would be beneficial to change the opinion of even one politician.

T-SHIRT Fundraiser

Through generous donations, the World 420 class of Russell Sage College was able to raise $865.70!!! Thank you to everyone who purchased a T-shirt. For $12, you are helping to create change in YOUR neighborhood.

This Spring, the WLD 420 class has created a new t-shirt design, incorporating our mission of bringing awareness to the connection between Got Shelter and Got Grub