Phi Beta Sigma, Inc. to host sixth annual Sleepout for the Homeless

Phi Beta Sigma, Inc. to host sixth annual Sleepout for the Homeless Phi Beta Sigma, Inc. to host sixth annual Sleepout for the Homeless Sofia Sweazy, News Reporter October 14, 2026 Ava Davis (FILE) A tent is set up prior to “Sleep Out for the Homeless” hosted by the Epsilon Theta chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. on Oct. 17, 2024. WKU’s chapter of Phi Beta Sigma will hold its annual Sleepout for the Homeless event on Thursday. Starting at 7 p.m., the chapter will be on South Lawn for its homelessness advocacy event. The group’s goal is to raise awareness for homelessness in the local community. Students are welcome to bring with pillows, blankets, cardboard or tents to camp out in the grass up until 7 a.m. Friday morning. Participants can expect to hear from guest speakers about homelessness and resources in the community. There will also be activities and a donation drive for local homeless shelters. Phi Beta Sigma will also accept donations of canned goods, nonperishables, toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, bar soap, bottled water, plastic bags and socks. For more information and event updates, visit the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Instagram. 0 Like This Story Share on Facebook Share on X Email this Story Print this Story Tags: advocacy camp camping donation food drive homeless phi beta sigma sleep sleep out for the homeless south lawn More to Discover More in News / Greek Life Fleaji Vintage Market raises money for Trained-Alzheimer’s research NPHC Yard Show showcases Greek-life tradition and community Delta Tau Delta International Fraternity suspends WKU chapter Andrew Rash announced as Student Activities Interim Director Bike4Alz Team 14 rides into BG Day proclaimed for Alzheimer's non-profit About the Contributors Sofia Sweazy, Staff Reporter Sofia Sweazy is entering her third semester as a news reporter for the College Heights Herald. She is a sophomore Journalism major and Political Science minor at WKU and is originally from Lexington, Kentucky. Ava Davis, Staff Photographer Ava Davis is a freshman Nursing major who is on the photo staff for the Herald. She is from Zionsville, Indiana.