2009-2010 One Book, One Community

The Soloist by Steve Lopez

Does the Community Book in Common Really Matter?

A partial list of activities in Butte County:

Passages:  Volunteers made scarves for the Jesus Center, had book group discussions, and serve meals at the Jesus Center.

Town Hall: The First Year Experience program at CSU, Chico held a Town Hall and are developing a plan of action.

CSU, Chico students volunteered 300 hours at the Torres Shelter, others remodeled the facility, and some created a Health Fair. Student also have begun projects for the Jesus Center and the Torres Shelter to raise awareness and help secure food or clothing.

Butte Community College: The book is being used in 12 classes, and students and faculty donated new bedding to the shelter.

Marketing students and NVCF are promoting a pledge campaign, and first-year students coordinated the pancake breakfast to raise funds for the homeless.

Student newspaper at CSU, Chico, the Orion, has run stories that raised awareness about homelessness issues.

The NAMI Benefit Walk is scheduled for April 24.

If you have additional information, BThorlaksson@csuchico.edu