Tent City 3 Returns to 西雅图 Pacific University

西雅图,华盛顿州 For the second time in three years, the campus of 西雅图 Pacific University will host Tent City 3 (TC3), a roving community shelter of men and women experiencing homelessness. TC3 will set up their tents on the northeast lawn of the Student Union Building (corner of West Bertona Street and Third Avenue West) on Saturday, 12月13日, and stay through March, 7, 2015.

“Hosting Tent City 3 is a concrete manifestation of 西雅图 Pacific University’s mission to engage the culture and change the world,” says SPU President Dan Martin. “It provides our community a unique opportunity to care for and learn from our neighbor.”

During their stay in 2012, 学生, 教师, and staff reached out in numerous ways to get to know their new neighbors. Students organized several events, including book clubs, 国际象棋比赛, music jam sessions, and knitting and crocheting nights. Art 教师 organized a collaborative painting project, and other 教师 invited TC3 members to speak in their classrooms.

In preparation for the upcoming visit, SPU is hosting community education forums, including homeless documentary screenings and panel discussions on topics such as veterans and homelessness, affordable housing, 青年, 和宣传. 访问 the TC3 at SPU 网站 for the latest information.

Posted: Wednesday, December 3, 2014