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Camp out to lift up homeless veterans in the community

Camp Out 4 Homeless Veterans

Fifth Street Renaissance's Camp Out 4 Homeless Veterans is coming up on October 18th at Medics First in Springfield. The event invites participants to spend the night outdoors in a box shelter to raise awareness and support for unhoused veterans. Penny Powell and Greg Pacelli spoke with Community Voices about the needs in the community and shared how people can get involved to make a difference. Click here to learn more.

Beatrice is the Community Voices Editor for NPR Illinois. Reach Bea at communityvoices@nprillinois.org.
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