Shantytown
Shantytown is an overnight experience for students at Perry High School designed to raise awareness about the issues poverty and homelessness in our community. Since 2006, PHS students have engaged with current and formerly homeless speakers, shared a simple meal, watched a movie regarding homelessness, and spent the night sleeping on the front lawn of the school. The next day, these dedicated homeless advocates return to school tired, cold, and hungry but with a better understanding of the causes of homelessness and how they can partner with the assets in our community that are working to improve the lives of people without a place to call home.
Each year participants donate between $250 and $1,000 to local non-profits engaged in providing support to people who are living in poverty. Previous recipients include The Salvation Army (Painesville, Ohio), The Ohio Coalition for the Homeless (Columbus), Lutheran Metropolitian Ministries (2100 Lakeside Men's Shelter), Project Hope for the Homeless (Painesville), WomenSafe (Chardon), Forbes House (Painesville), the Sub Zero Mission (Perry), Extended Housing (Painesville), and The International Services Center (Cleveland).
Each year participants donate between $250 and $1,000 to local non-profits engaged in providing support to people who are living in poverty. Previous recipients include The Salvation Army (Painesville, Ohio), The Ohio Coalition for the Homeless (Columbus), Lutheran Metropolitian Ministries (2100 Lakeside Men's Shelter), Project Hope for the Homeless (Painesville), WomenSafe (Chardon), Forbes House (Painesville), the Sub Zero Mission (Perry), Extended Housing (Painesville), and The International Services Center (Cleveland).
2018 Shantytown to focus on victims of natural disasterThe Perry Service Learning (PSL) program will host its annual Shantytown event to raise awareness about ending youth homelessness on Monday, October 8th In recent years, devastating hurricanes, severe storms, and record floods have left thousands of Americans homeless. Utilizing interactive simulations, speakers, and hands-on activities, participants will learn how members of our community have been affected by these events and see how organizations like FEMA, the Red Cross, and the Salvation Army mobilize when disaster strikes. The program is intended to give participants the tools they need to respond quickly, intelligently, and thoughtfully in cooperation with other community activists when disaster strikes in the future.
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Shantytown is open to all students in grades 9-12. We are also seeking donations for the Salvation Army. Donations can be dropped off at the PSL Center for Civic Engagement located in Manchester West between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. If you have questions, please call the PSL office at 259-9708 contact Mr. Soeder at soederm@perry-lake.org or Mrs. Trentanelli at trentanellia@perry-lake.org
Registration for 2018 Shantytown
Shantytown is open to all Perry High School students. Registration is limited to the first 45 students who have submitted completed applications and the $20 participation fee (checks made payable to Perry High School) to the high school office, and who have an 2018 Annual Update completed via Infinite Campus. Students missing any of those steps may not be eligible to participate. The application window will close on Friday, September 28th at 3pm.
