Last Saturday, Braiden Sunshine of Lyme was one of 16 high school students to sleep outside in cardboard boxes on the lawn of the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme to try and gain an understanding of what it might be like to be homeless. He said that just one night — knowing he had a warm home and comfortable bed at home — could never give him a real understanding of homelessness.
But nevertheless, it was cold and lonely, and Braiden is now turning that experience into action to help the homeless. As the nights turn colder, he hopes to raise money to keep the homeless of New London warmer.
Braiden and his friend Laura Spineti are performing at The Nightingale Cafe on Lyme Street this Friday, Nov. 14, from 7 to 9 p.m. to raise money for the Homeless Hospitality Center in New London.
Any donations for the Homeless Hospitality Center will be graciously accepted.
Come out and enjoy some great acoustic music with terrific harmonies and help support a worthy cause.