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UNLV SIFE S tudents I n F ree E nterprise. 0. What is SIFE?. Take what we learn in the classroom and improve the quality of life in Southern Nevada SIFE is the SINGLE largest and fastest growing student organization in the world!. UNLV SIFE Accomplishments. Regional Competition Winner
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What is SIFE? • Take what we learn in the classroom and improve the quality of life in Southern Nevada • SIFE is the SINGLE largest and fastest growing student organization in the world!
UNLV SIFE Accomplishments • Regional Competition Winner • National Competition Second Runner Up • UNLV Contender Champion
Statistics • From 2009 to 2011 Clark County has seen a 40% increase in unsheltered homelessness in the streets • Yearly, more than 43,000 citizens experience homelessness in our community • 16.2% or more than 300,000 people are food insecure in Southern Nevada
Campbell’s Lets Can Hunger Challenge • Raise hunger and homeless awareness • Raise 25,000 lbs. of non-perishables • Break the cycle of hunger
Clash of the Cans Rules • The schools who raise the most non-perishables and/or monetary donations wins. • 1 lbs. = $1 • Feb 13th to March 1st
Clash of the Cans WINNERS!!! • 1st place • $500 Grant • Trophy • 2nd place • $300 Grant • 3rd place • $200 Grant
What happens to the food? Catholic Charities • All food and donations raised go to Catholic Charities to help fill their food pantry • Catholic Charities feeds homeless and needy men, women, and children nutritious meals in a clean and safe environment every day of the year