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World Homeless Day: Resources in the Library
Did you know that World Homeless Day is observed each year on October 10? World Homeless Day is an international holiday designed to promote awareness about the needs of those experiencing homelessness. This October 10 marks the 15th annual World Homeless Day, which is observed on every continent (except Antarctica) in over 100 countries.
There is no annual “theme” for Word Homeless Day—the overarching theme is to acknowledge and assist those in need, by giving, educating, and fundraising. People are encouraged to observe the day by participating in any campaign that will help to alleviate homelessness. Homelessness by Alex Novak is one of many titles CMRLS offers that can illuminate the issue of homelessness. The book investigates the historical and social aspects of homelessness, challenges teens to examine their preconceptions about the homeless, and ultimately, encourages young adults to explore ways to fight homelessness.
Recognizing World Homeless Day gives everyone the opportunity to discover ways to help community members in need of food, shelter, or other services. In fact, many CMRLS branches have “Blessing Boxes” for citizens to leave non-perishable food items and toiletries. Library patrons are encouraged to “take what you need; leave what you can.”
In addition, each of our branches presents monthly programs, open to the public at large, which educate on areas such as nutrition and finance. Visit your local library during October and discover how you can use CMRLS’s resources to find inventive ways to help those in need!
Some of our digital resources are listed below:
Virtual Reference Collection: https://cmrls.lib.ms.us/digital-library/virtual-reference-collection
Free Legal Resources in Mississippi: https://ms.freelegalanswers.org/OtherHelp
Library Catalog https://cmissrls.ent.sirsi.net
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