For my 20% project, I plan on creating and organizing a weekly or monthly community potluck for the homeless. In my class, homelessness was identified as one of the biggest local problems in Durango. I want to connect the homeless with the rest of the community through this event. A potluck, where everyone able to brings a dish to share, would allow those who can't get a home cooked meal to indulge in one. Also, I believe on e of the biggest misconceptions about the homeless or beggars on the street is that they are no longer seen as people. Personally, I have stopped on the street and talked with some people to learn that they are actually really fun and interesting to be around. Therefore, I want to share my experiences with others in Durango.
This event is definitely audience centered which is different than student-centered because I, the student, am not the one being most effected by it. Through the event, I am hoping to reconnect the homeless with the rest of the community in a light where they are not seen as a problem but rather people that just need more support.
So far, I have only been researching. I have not yet been able to start organizing the event yet. My next step is to connect with another community member to help me start the process of organizing my event along with coming up with an official name.
This event is definitely audience centered which is different than student-centered because I, the student, am not the one being most effected by it. Through the event, I am hoping to reconnect the homeless with the rest of the community in a light where they are not seen as a problem but rather people that just need more support.
So far, I have only been researching. I have not yet been able to start organizing the event yet. My next step is to connect with another community member to help me start the process of organizing my event along with coming up with an official name.