Ripon Shack-a-thon offers residents a chilly glimpse of homelessness

RIPON — Ripon's Village Green will be transformed into a shantytown the night of Friday, Nov. 21. Community members and college students alike are invited to build, and spend the night in temporary shelters to bring attention to the problems of hunger and homelessness in the community. The event, sponsored by the Ripon College Office of Community Engagement and Habitat for Humanity club, begins at 9 p.m. with the construction of shelters for the night, Teams of six or fewer will be provided cardboard boxes, wood, tape and other materials to create a home to withstand the chilly night. Prior to constructing the shacks, teams may participate in a scavenger hunt to gather items for local food pantries. Teams will meet at Ripon College's Pickard Commons at 5 p.m. to start the event, and prizes will be awarded to the fastest teams. More information or registration is available by calling (920) 748-8153.