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Posted on Fri, Oct 23, 2009 : 3:01 p.m.

University of Michigan fraternity members ‘sleep out’ for the homeless

By AnnArbor.com Staff

The University of Michigan Diag was a busy place last night.

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Members of the Phi Beta Sigma fraternity and other students slept out on the Diag last night to highlight the plight of the homeless.

In an event dubbed “Sleep Out for the Homeless,” members of the and other U-M students braved a cold and rainy night to draw attention to the struggles and hardship of the homeless.

On Thursday, October 22, 2009, the young men of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Delta Rho chapter at University of Michigan held their annual “Sleep Out for the Homeless” event.

Camped out on the Diag from 9:30 p.m. last night through 8 a.m. this morning, the students provided hot food to any homeless people that came by. The group also received donations of shelter necessities, clothing and non-perishable foods for the Delonis Center Shelter Association of Washtenaw County.

Comments

Laura Bien

Sat, Oct 24, 2009 : 12:40 p.m.

Hat tip to these gentlemen for their good work!

gibby76

Sat, Oct 24, 2009 : 11:05 a.m.

nice job students!!

Wolverine3660

Fri, Oct 23, 2009 : 3:45 p.m.

Good job,Brothers!!! (Delta Tau Delta member from years back)

sammy davis

Fri, Oct 23, 2009 : 2:31 p.m.

Wonderful job by the students to bring awarness for the Homeless and to Raise money, younger people do care to.