Attend Pepperdine's Fifth Annual Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week

In observance of Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, Pepperdine University’s Community Engagement and Service (CES) branch within the Hub for Spiritual Life will host a series of events from Monday, November 16, to Friday, November 20, 2026.

The entire Pepperdine community is encouraged to participate in the events surrounding the week long awareness campaign. Featured below are a few highlighted events.

Medical Care for Vulnerable Communities and Public Health

Monday, November 16 | 3 to 4:30 PM | College of Health Science, Calabasas Campus

The Pepperdine community is invited to a panel of healthcare professionals discussing the complexities and importance of providing medical care to vulnerable populations. Lunch will be provided for all attendees. Register online to attend.

A Christian Response to Homelessness 

Wednesday, November 18 | 1:30 to 3 PM | Fireside Room, Malibu Campus

Hear from church leaders, theologians, and nonprofit leaders with perspectives on a faith-informed response to homelessness. Lunch will be provided. Register to attend.

Los Angeles Homeless Service Authority (LAHSA) Panel

Thursday, November 19 | 4 to 5:30 PM | Fireside Room, Malibu Campus

Hear from LAHSA, the leading agency responsible for coordinating housing and social services for the unhoused population in LA county. Dinner is provided. Register to attend.

In addition to these presentations, CES will be hosting service projects at multiple campus locations including West Los Angeles, Calabasas, and Malibu at both Caruso School of Law and Seaver College where Pepperdine employees and students will assemble hygiene kits to share with our unhoused neighbors. There will also be an opportunity for community members to join Malibu C.A.R.T. meal distribution on the evening of Monday, November 16 to see the work being done in our own backyard.

For more information, visit the Hub for Spiritual Life CES calendar.