In the morning we will wake up and take down our houses and head back to the church. We will eat breakfast and meet in large and small groups to talk about Catholic service, homelessness and mercy and charity, etc. We will end the day with a service project. Parents can pick up their kids at 12 Noon on Saturday.
What not to bring:
--Extra food or snacks (any food brought into Cardboard Box City will be confiscated and treated as a donation food item to a local food shelf.)
--Electronic Devices (any music, game or video devices—remember we are participating in this in order to experience life in someone else’s shoes
--Extra Money (or other valuables…we cannot be responsible for lost or stolen items)
What TO BRING:
--$5 for pizza on Friday.
--WEATHER APPROPRIATE CLOTHING…This event will happen rain or shine. Please be vigilant about watching the weather forecasts for that weekend. We want this to be experiential but we don’t want anyone to be miserable!
--Sleeping bag and pillow
--Extra Blankets, sweatshirts, pants to combat cold weather, if necessary
--Change of clothes for the next day
--Toothbrush
--Bible
--Bring a breakfast food item to share for breakfast
OPTIONAL to bring:
--Playing Cards
--Journal to draw or write about your experience
--Extra food or snacks (any food brought into Cardboard Box City will be confiscated and treated as a donation food item to a local food shelf.)
--Electronic Devices (any music, game or video devices—remember we are participating in this in order to experience life in someone else’s shoes
--Extra Money (or other valuables…we cannot be responsible for lost or stolen items)
What TO BRING:
--$5 for pizza on Friday.
--WEATHER APPROPRIATE CLOTHING…This event will happen rain or shine. Please be vigilant about watching the weather forecasts for that weekend. We want this to be experiential but we don’t want anyone to be miserable!
--Sleeping bag and pillow
--Extra Blankets, sweatshirts, pants to combat cold weather, if necessary
--Change of clothes for the next day
--Toothbrush
--Bible
--Bring a breakfast food item to share for breakfast
OPTIONAL to bring:
--Playing Cards
--Journal to draw or write about your experience
As we want this to be a positive experience for everyone involved, please consider staying home unless you are bringing the following with you to this event:
A willingness to be a little uncomfortable
An attitude to work with other people
A respect for chaperones, adult leaders, and others in your group and at Cardboard Box City
An openness to follow the rules
A desire to meet new people and have some fun!
REMEMBER
You must collect RENT in order to live in Cardboard Box City. RENT money is simply any donations you can raise from other people. All donations will go directly to help out the Interfaith Hospitality Network, Dorothy Day House and other organizations in Rochester.
A willingness to be a little uncomfortable
An attitude to work with other people
A respect for chaperones, adult leaders, and others in your group and at Cardboard Box City
An openness to follow the rules
A desire to meet new people and have some fun!
REMEMBER
You must collect RENT in order to live in Cardboard Box City. RENT money is simply any donations you can raise from other people. All donations will go directly to help out the Interfaith Hospitality Network, Dorothy Day House and other organizations in Rochester.
Turn Rent money in at the parish office anytime the week of October 6-10th
or after the 10 a.m. Mass on Sunday the 12th.
or after the 10 a.m. Mass on Sunday the 12th.
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