The spirit of giving is strong in the days leading up to Christmas, but one local organization says it doesn't have to stop there. The #12DaysToGive campaign is about random acts of kindness that don’t have to take a toll on your wallet to make a world of difference.

Last week we showed you community leaders, activists and business owners taking part in a project called 'This Is Homelessness' here in Reno. Today we spoke with some of them about their experience after spending two days on the streets.

One group of locals is braving the outdoors all night long for the next two nights. They are setting out on a 48-hour mission called, "This is Homelessness" to show the hardships the less fortunate go through.