Today, students took a moment to express their gratitude by creating thank-you cards for our guest speakers and the organizations where they have been volunteering. This small but meaningful gesture allowed them to reflect on[…]

Today, students had their first volunteer opportunity with Partners in Housing, putting their learning into action through hands-on community service. They helped clean up the sites by picking up trash and debris and trimming back[…]

Today, students continued reading “When We Walk By,” deepening their understanding of the complexities of homelessness. They then reflected in their journals on the role of policy and government responsibility in addressing homelessness, considering the[…]

Today, students explored the historical and modern-day realities of homelessness through a variety of media and discussions. They learned about “hobo culture” by analyzing silent films, songs, and other historical sources, followed by a discussion[…]

Today, students engaged deeply with the realities of homelessness through multiple perspectives. They began reading When We Walk By and watched the short film Lead Me Home, both of which provided powerful insights into the daily life and[…]

Today, students engaged in a thought-provoking discussion on homelessness, beginning with their initial thoughts and feelings about the issue. They explored the history of homelessness, gaining insight into how economic and social factors have shaped[…]

Habitat – Community Service Essential Questions Course Description Through community service and interactions with experts in the field and people experiencing homelessness on a path to self-sufficiency and empowerment, the Habitat ECS will move students[…]