Education for Students Experiencing Homelessness Awareness Week
November 2025 marks 12 years since our ECYEH (Education for Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness) program has been raising awareness about the urgent issue that demands our attention and compassion: student homelessness.
November 17 - 21 is our EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS AWARENESS WEEK
We will have a Capital Event on Tuesday, November 18, for anyone who would like to attend.
Please join us in our campaign to support students in our area experiencing homelessness by wearing RED on Friday, November 21!
How Can You Support This Effort?
- Wear RED, gather with your friends/co-workers, and take a photo! Post your photo to spread awareness of student homelessness on your personal social media accounts, as well as the PA ECYEH Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/ECYEHPA/ - Add #IWillBeYourVoice, #LetsHaveAConversation, and #RedShirtDay to your post.
Additional Information and Resources:
- Dover Area School District offers "Dover's Closet" at both the Dover High School https://drive.google.com/file/d/16lhjCA6Rh0KH-PWGiOkRpPPLEppQKj5r/view?usp=sharing and at our Dover Middle School by contacting the counseling department or school social work to set up an appointment.
- Dover Area School District partners with New Hope Ministries. Please see the link for additional information on how New Hope Ministries supports our families and provides resources in times of need. https://nhm-pa.org/
- Another great resource is 211. Please see the link for additional information on how 211 provides support for families in need. https://www.pa211.org/
What to do if you or someone you know may be homeless?
If you or someone you know may be experiencing homelessness, please contact Mrs. Marsha Hake, Homeless Liaison for the Dover Area School District, at 717-292-3671 ext. 80113 or [email protected]. You should also visit the district website for resources and general information regarding homelessness. Here is the direct link to the district's Homeless/McKinney Vento page. https://www.doversd.org/departments/homelessmckinney-vento/
