The holidays are just around the corner and the spirit of giving could not be more alive at Ventura College.  The Alpha Gamma Sigma Honor Society took on the generous duty of helping those in need and coined Nov 22 as Homeless Awareness Day.

The AGS Honor Society was presented with the task of attempting to end homelessness.  The message was clear:  On any given day, more than 600 people in Ventura are in need of a home. Along with the help of other clubs, AGS accepted donations of blankets, toys, diapers, and warm clothes.

“We are just trying to bring awareness, and help them out as much as we can,” said Erlinda Laska, the AGS Gamma Beta Chapter President.

The AGS received donations from sources like the East Campus, MECHA, Club Hope, and the Psychology Club.  In addition, they also sold fun food items in which part of the proceeds will be sent to the Kingdom Center.

Most of the donations consisted of warming apparel like sweaters, socks, and blankets, which are definitely a necessity around this chilly time of the year.  Some of these donations will also be headed for the Rescue Mission.

The items donated and partial proceeds from items that were sold were given to the less fortunate that same day immediately after the event.  Other clubs that helped in organizing the event included the SHPE and the Sociology Club.

Teresa Montoya, the AGS Vice President, was pleased in how Homeless Awareness Day turned out. 

“We’re doing good, the clubs are in great spirits, and we’re all working together,” said Montoya.

In the spirit of the holidays, events like these are very much welcome site, and are sure to bring warmth and joy to those in need.