10th Annual Cardboard City – October 24, 2015
What is Cardboard City?
Participants raise “rent” to sleep overnight in a cardboard box or in their car. The event builds public awareness of homelessness in our community and raises money to benefit Dumas Wesley’s Sybil H.Smith Family Village and Family Promise of Coastal Alabama.
Overnight Sleeping Options:
- Cardboard Box $100.00 or more per box-only two people per box. Participants have the option of decorating their box for the “Best out of the Box” decorating contest.
- Car Camping (new this year) $150.00 or more per car-maximum two people per car. Participants sleep in their car overnight-children must have a parent or guardian in the car. Car camping will be in a designated area and cars will be allowed to run from 11 p.m. – 5 a.m.
FAQ:
- How can I become a corporate sponsor? Find out more here.
- What do we do if there is inclement weather? The Cardboard City committee will be monitoring weather conditions up to the event. In case of inclement weather Cardboard City will be held at an alternate location. Stay tuned to cardboardcitymobile.com for weather announcements.
- Do I have to stay the night? No, the public is welcome to attend the event from 7-10PM free of charge.
- Is this event safe? Is it family friendly? Yes, Cardboard City is a fun event for families. Youth groups, families with children of all ages have participated in the event in years past. Cardboard City provides overnight security and close patrols from the local police department to ensure the safety of all participants.
Cardboard City Agenda-Saturday, October 24, 2015
- 3:00 PM: First ever HUMAN CHAIN-taking a stand to raise awareness about homelessness. Chain begins at Cardboard City and will continue down Dauphin street.
- 4:00 PM: Registration, arrival and set-up.
- 7:00-10:00 PM: Grand Ceremony which includes DJ, light refreshments, contests, testimonials from program participants, loving memorial and much more. Free to the public.
- 10:00 PM: Public leaves and quiet time for overnight participants
- 6:00 AM: (Sunday, Oct. 25) Devotional, light refreshments, clean-up/depart
Please view the links below for more information.
- Cardboard City Brochure (PDF)
- Cardboard City Sponsorship Form (PDF)
- CBC Registration Release Form (PDF)
- Human Chain Cardboard City Flyer (PDF)
Marketing Documents:
Human Chain Flyer for Cardboard City
Cardboard City's Facebook Page
This fundraiser benefits:
Tel. (251) 441-1991
Email: bpurvis@famprom.org
Sybil H. Smith Family Village
Tel. (251) 473-5526
