Shantytown
Shantytown 2012
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 in a box 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).
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Things to bring
1. The clothing on your back and a sleeping bag or warm blanket
2. School items that you'll need for Monday
3. One of the following items that will be donated to local disaster relief organizations: soap, shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, toilet paper, or gift cards (Giant Eagle, Walmart, gas).
Please do not bring snacks. Participants are encouraged to experience the hunger pains into the evening to get a small feel for what many people experience on a daily basis.
2. School items that you'll need for Monday
3. One of the following items that will be donated to local disaster relief organizations: soap, shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, toilet paper, or gift cards (Giant Eagle, Walmart, gas).
Please do not bring snacks. Participants are encouraged to experience the hunger pains into the evening to get a small feel for what many people experience on a daily basis.