On April 15, the Political Science Honor Society, Pi Sigma Alpha, will be hosting a concert in UC Forum A/B to benefit the homeless.
According to a recent New York Times article, Fresno, Calif. has an overall population of about 500,000 and there are as many as 2,000 homeless people. This means that for every thousand people living in Fresno, there are at least four that are homeless.
The article said, "Makeshift tent cities stir memories of shantytowns of the Depression." Many people across the nation are suffering and losing their jobs and homes due to this economic crisis, so Pi Sigma Alpha is hosting a concert called "DemROCKracy Night" and is asking students to bring canned goods or nonperishable food items.
These donations will go to food banks to support homeless shelters and reach out to people across the nation who are struggling now more than ever.
The concert will feature music from TIDE and Matt Leigh performing with a special guest Justin Kopicki. TIDE is an acoustic rock, grunge band inspired by musicians such as Neil Young, Pearl Jam and Bob Dylan. Matt Leigh performs contemporary jazz deriving inspiration from Wayman Tisdale, Victor Wooten and Dexter Gordon.
The concert will feature these two artists and several others who are yet to be named. In between sets the society will hold a raffle and offer free food. Pi Sigma Alpha encourages students to show support for fellow citizens by bringing a can of food.
