Working Hard at Housing Works

After waking up at 5:30 this morning and picking up Metro passes for the students, we arrived at Housing Works ready to work. We were greeted by the enthusiastic staff including, Christine Campbell. She told us all about Housing Works and then put us to work. One group of students sat down to write a letter for Housing Works to a DC City Councilwoman to fight budgetary cuts to HIV/AIDS support programs. Another group worked together to create an organizational and theoretical framework for Housing Works to motivate student action in their buildup to the 2012 International AIDS Conference in Washington, D.C.

We could not have asked for a better visit! We had a blast getting some hands on advocacy experience. What a thrill to be on the front lines!

After our visit with Housing Works, we walked over to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue to see the White House! While there, we along with the rest of the visitors were asked to clear the street for a departing motorcade. Needless to say, that was a cool experience as well. We then went down to the National Archives to see the Constitution and Declaration of Independence. Everyone had a terrific time.

The students will share some of their reflections later on, so be on the lookout for their updates and some pictures. In the meantime, make sure to 'Like' us on Facebook at Duke Wellness and follow us on Twitter @DukeWellness.