LessFest '08

Friday, October 17

Crim Dell Meadow

9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

International Justice Mission is hosting the first annual Less Fest all day Friday, October 17, in the Crim Dell Meadow to celebrate simple living and give members of the campus community an opportunity to share some of our excess with those in need. Starting Monday, October 6 through Thursday, October 16, students, staff, faculty, and community members will be able to drop off clothing donations in boxes in most residence halls, the Sadler Center, the Campus Center and other spots around campus.

Then, Friday, October 17, IJM will bring all the donated clothing to the Crim Dell Meadow in order to show (1) how much excess our community possesses and (2) the redistributive power we can achieve when we unite as a community. We'd appreciate your support of the clothing drive and event, so be looking through your closets now and over Fall Break! The clothes will be donated to local non-profits and departments of social services in Williamsburg and Newport News. We hope that this will be a starting point toward greater simplicity in our lives and on our campus. Questions? Contact Kristen Marshall at kemars@wm.edu .