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WILMINGTON — The 20th annual Cardboard City held over the weekend outside the Clinton County Courthouse gave young participants an idea of what homelessness feels like while raising awareness of the issue.

The event is also the Clinton County Homeless Shelter’s largest fundraiser, and it brought in donations from groups and individuals.

Cardboard City, which went from 6 p.m. Saturday to 5 a.m. Sunday, is sponsored by the Wilmington AM Rotary Club.

Denise Stryker, executive director at the Clinton County Homeless Shelter, told the News Journal last week, “The funds are much needed. Our numbers are not going down. We’re seeing more than 200 people every year — men, women, and children. The expenses don’t go down and our main source of income is donations.”

To donate to the shelter, contact Denise Stryker at 937-382-6272.

Young Cardboard City participants were part of the dance-off.
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The Wilmington Church of God (off South Nelson Avenue) can be counted on for strong presence and participation at Cardboard City, and Saturday night was no exception. Many of the church’s representatives wore T-shirts stating they are soldiers in the army of the Lord.
http://www.wnewsj.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2017/09/web1_DSC_0092.jpgThe Wilmington Church of God (off South Nelson Avenue) can be counted on for strong presence and participation at Cardboard City, and Saturday night was no exception. Many of the church’s representatives wore T-shirts stating they are soldiers in the army of the Lord. Tom Barr | News Journal

“Soldiers in the army of the Lord” go marching Saturday night. Attendees of the Wilmington Church of God built a fortress at Cardboard City.
http://www.wnewsj.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2017/09/web1_DSC_0093.jpg“Soldiers in the army of the Lord” go marching Saturday night. Attendees of the Wilmington Church of God built a fortress at Cardboard City. Tom Barr | News Journal

After constructing a temporary cardboard shelter, these young people take an opportunity to hang out and relax Saturday night in Cardboard City on Clinton County Courthouse square. As can be seen, it was still short-sleeve weather for the annual fundraiser.
http://www.wnewsj.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2017/09/web1_DSC_0095.jpgAfter constructing a temporary cardboard shelter, these young people take an opportunity to hang out and relax Saturday night in Cardboard City on Clinton County Courthouse square. As can be seen, it was still short-sleeve weather for the annual fundraiser. Tom Barr | News Journal

Four girls enjoy playing cards at the Cardboard City fundraiser Saturday evening. For the annual community event, participants are asked to build a shelter from cardboard and then sleep in it for a night to gain some perspective of what it may feel like to be homeless.
http://www.wnewsj.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2017/09/web1_DSC_0099.jpgFour girls enjoy playing cards at the Cardboard City fundraiser Saturday evening. For the annual community event, participants are asked to build a shelter from cardboard and then sleep in it for a night to gain some perspective of what it may feel like to be homeless. Tom Barr | News Journal

A “Hands Together” joint action to raise awareness of homelessness in Clinton County was one of the multiple activities at Cardboard City, organized and sponsored by the Wilmington AM Rotary Club.
http://www.wnewsj.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2017/09/web1_chain_hands_p_f.jpgA “Hands Together” joint action to raise awareness of homelessness in Clinton County was one of the multiple activities at Cardboard City, organized and sponsored by the Wilmington AM Rotary Club. Gary Huffenberger | News Journal

The Student Equity Council from the Laurel Oaks Career Development Campus needed a coordinated effort on this long piece of cardboard for their construction project at Cardboard City. At left is digital arts teacher Brandon Ellers.
http://www.wnewsj.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2017/09/web1_oaks_p_f.jpgThe Student Equity Council from the Laurel Oaks Career Development Campus needed a coordinated effort on this long piece of cardboard for their construction project at Cardboard City. At left is digital arts teacher Brandon Ellers. Courtesy photo

These young girls appear to be doing a verson of the classic kids song “Patty Cake” or some kind of fun clapping at Cardboard City.
http://www.wnewsj.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2017/09/web1_patty_cake_p_f.jpgThese young girls appear to be doing a verson of the classic kids song “Patty Cake” or some kind of fun clapping at Cardboard City. Gary Huffenberger | News Journal

Maddie Brausch is ready for nightfall at Cardboard City in downtown Wilmington.
http://www.wnewsj.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2017/09/web1_triangle_p_f.jpgMaddie Brausch is ready for nightfall at Cardboard City in downtown Wilmington. Gary Huffenberger | News Journal

Caleb Fritz of the St. Columbkille Catholic Church youth group has his hands full Saturday evening as he prepares to do his part for Cardboard City, a September fundraiser held annually for the Clinton County Homeless Shelter.
http://www.wnewsj.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2017/09/web1_a_haul_p_f.jpgCaleb Fritz of the St. Columbkille Catholic Church youth group has his hands full Saturday evening as he prepares to do his part for Cardboard City, a September fundraiser held annually for the Clinton County Homeless Shelter. Gary Huffenberger | News Journal

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