Fraternity sleeps outside to raise awareness about homelessness

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A group in Wilmington is braving the chilly temperatures Friday night to raise awareness about homelessness.

Members of the Phi Beta Sigma fraternity are having a “sleep out” and collecting food donations.

Events like this one have been held nationwide by other chapters of the fraternity, but this is the first time the event has taken place in Wilmington.

“You’d be surprised by how many people are actually homeless out here in Wilmington,” Phi Beta Sigma member A.J. Dunn said. “We’re just trying to bring awareness to those that need our help and constantly trying to help strengthen our community.”

The event began at 7 p.m. on Friday and will conclude at 7 a.m. on Saturday.

Food donations collected at the event will be given to the Salvation Army and the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina.