Every night in Rochester, 15 to 37 homeless people seek shelter and a meal at the Dorothy Day Hospitality House and the Interfaith Hospitality Network. The Salvation Army offers transitional housing to homeless families, as well as emergency lodging. In 2006, 8,227 homeless men, women and children were served by Rochester's shelters. The shelters provided 7,191 nights of lodging and served more than 36,700 meals. Won't you help? What: Homeless supporters camp one night in a temporary dwelling Where: Soldier's Field When: Friday, October 19, 2007 Arrival/Set up:4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday Sponsors: Dorothy Day, Salvation Army, and Interfaith Hospitality Network Web information link:  http://www.cardboard-box-city.org/

Sponsored by Interfaith Hospitality Network of Greater Rochester.

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