Example Ventures
Hunger Lunch
Hunger Lunch began as an all-you-can-eat sale of rice, beans and cornbread for students at UNC. It was the first event ever put on by Nourish in 2002. In fact, Nourish was not even known as Nourish at that time, but instead, it was known as Hunger Lunch. Hunger Lunch has now branched out to take on a broader approach. Rice, beans and cornbread are still the staple; however, some schools have begun selling other meals such as grilled cheese sandwiches. The core idea remains the same, however: sell an affordable meal that students enjoy.
Hold’em for Hunger
Welcome to the tournament that is changing the way people look at charity! Hold ‘Em for Hunger (HEFH) has established itself as the marquis charity poker tournament in North Carolina and is quickly making a name on the national map. Entrants provide a $25 donation in return for a chance to showcase their Texas Hold’em poker skills and win big prizes. UNC’s HEFH 2007 was the largest charity poker tournament in NC, attracting 491 participants! For more information, please visit http://www.holdemforhunger.org.
Global Music Jam
Do you want to dance, or do you want to dance? Global Music Jam mixes two key ingredients:
- a set of DJ's playing music from different regions around the world
- students in a happening club or bar near campus.
Each hour of the Global Music Jam features music from a different part of the world. Students dance the night away to European, African, Asian and Latin American beats, and learn a bit about what Nourish does in the process. Low costs and the ease of operations make the Global Music Jam a success. To do this, students must find key allies in local radio stations, clubs and bars. Radio stations often have DJ’s who can provide the music and they are normally searching for a way to promote their station. Local clubs and bars are always looking to attract more students, and often times, they will provide their space for free if you can bring students to their establishment.
Now get on the dance floor and shake what your momma gave you at the Global Music Jam!