In observance of Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, 佩珀代因大学’s 社区参与及服务 (CES) branch within the 属灵生活中心 will host a series of events from Monday, November 17, to Friday, November 21, 2025. Recognized by academic institutions and community organizations nationwide, the annual campaign raises awareness for those experiencing food and housing insecurity.

Sponsored by the National Coalition for the Homeless and the National Student Campaign Against Hunger and Homelessness, the initiative was originally established in 1975 at Villanova University in Pennsylvania. The campaign has grown across the country and aims to inspire communities to unite and rally support for anti-poverty organizations.

“This weeklong campaign is an opportunity to embody the Christian principles on which Pepperdine was founded—to prepare students to be servant leaders rooted in faith and character,” says Christin Shatzer Román (’03), director of community engagement and service at Pepperdine. “It is our responsibility to educate our University community about the challenges faced by thousands of individuals and to recognize that homelessness and food insecurity exist right here in our own backyard. Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week invites Pepperdine faculty, staff, and students to support communities in need and discover meaningful ways to become agents of change.”

For 西维尔大学 student Joshua Lau, who also served as a student coordinator for Hunger and Homeless Awareness week’s “Healthcare for Vulnerable Communities” panel, his previous work with Westminster Clinic and Food Share opened his eyes to the many individuals experiencing homelessness and food insecurity who lack access to basic resources. Inspired by these encounters, Lau began researching the underlying issues, family dynamics, and cultural factors that contribute to homelessness. He believes that sharing stories and educating the public is the first step toward addressing this growing crisis across Southern California.

“Pepperdine's mission 华体会体育ment emphasizes purpose, service, and leadership and Hunger and Homelessness Awareness week is a special opportunity to practice all three,” shared Lau. “学生 leave with a new awareness of the issue through our panels and tabling events and receive clear next steps on how they can make an impact through our large catalog of service projects.I hope that this week inspires students to be more service oriented here at Pepperdine or in their own diverse communities.”

The entire Pepperdine community is encouraged to participate in the events surrounding the week long awareness campaign. 下面是一些突出的事件。

饥饿资源信息会

11月18日星期二下午1点到2点|地点：HAWC

The Pepperdine community is invited to join a meaningful conversation on food insecurity in the University’s surrounding areas. Attendees will learn about local organizations working to combat hunger and discover volunteer opportunities to serve those in need. 将提供免费午餐。 注册 参加。

小组讨论：弱势群体的医疗保健

下午4:30至6点|炉边房

Learn from subject-matter experts how vital community initiatives are providing essential medical care for the unhoused population. Attendees will gain insight into best care practices, explore volunteer opportunities, and better understand the ongoing needs of this community. 晚餐将会提供。 注册 参加。

食物沙漠里的早餐

11月19日星期三上午9:30到10:30 | AC 224

CES will partner with Pepperdine’s Nourish Club and the Natural Science Division's nutrition department for an informational and gastronomic event about food deserts—low-income areas in which it is difficult to access healthy food. Participants will be cooking and eating two different meals—one produced from food found in food deserts and the other produced from an area of food abundance. There will be informational materials and free food for all attendees. 注册 参加。

小组讨论：基督徒对饥饿和无家可归的回应

下午12:30至1:45 |炉边房

CES will host church leaders, theologians, and nonprofit leaders to discuss the role of Christians in the response to hunger and homelessness. 将提供午餐。 注册 参加。

小组讨论：饥饿和无家可归的交叉点

11月20日星期四下午4点到5点30分|炉边房

CES will host subject-matter experts who will speak to the intersections of food and housing insecurity in greater Los Angeles County. How can one form of insecurity lead to another? 饥饿和无家可归是如何以何种方式密不可分地联系在一起的？ How can organizations today fighting hunger and homelessness better serve their community with a knowledge of how these two basic necessities—food and shelter—interact? 注册 参加。

In addition to these presentations, CES will be hosting service projects at multiple campus locations (West Los Angeles, Calabasas, and Malibu) where Pepperdine employees and students are invited to assemble hygiene kits that will be distributed to local homeless communities. There will also be a pre-Thanksgiving campus food drive available at the Malibu and Calabasas campuses to collect nonperishable food items to donate to Manna Conejo Food Bank and Food Share. Donation bins will be placed in several locations across campus as well as in all on-campus housing facilities. All donations will be collected by Friday, November 21, afternoon.

For more information, visit the 中心的精神生活CES日历.