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Homeless Education & Literacy Project
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| Photo: Homeless family living at a camp site |
Who is Eligible?
During the 2011-12 school year, 466 preschool through 12th grade students were identified as homeless. Eligible students receive services to help them stay in school and succeed. A student and/or their family are considered homeless if they are living:
- In an emergency or transitional shelter
- In a motel or hotel
- In cars, campgrounds, RV parks, abandoned buildings or an uninhabitable dwelling
- With relatives or friends (including grandparents) - due to economic hardship
- Couch surfing
What the Program Provides
The HELP Program works with students and/or their family to eliminate the barriers related to school attendance and success. The program can provide:
- School fees
- Free lunch program
- School supplies
- Access to donated school clothes
- Information/help with transportation
- After school programs
- Tutoring and homework help
- Early childhood and parent programs
- Referrals to numerous community resources
HELP Centers
There are four Family Literacy & HELP Centers that provide resources and educational programs to all students:
- Lincoln City: 4040 SE High School Drive (Taft Elementary)
- Newport: 351 SE Harney Street (Old Yaquina View School Building - Classroom F)
- Toledo: 600 SE Sturdevant Road (Toledo Elementary)
- Waldport: 320 South Crestline Drive (Portable outside WHS)
Contact the local HELP advocate for information on hours and programs at each site.
Volunteer Opportunities
In order to maximize support and services to our students, volunteers are needed at the HELP Centers. We have a variety of opportunities to fit the schedules and interests of our community volunteers.
- Tutors & Homework Helpers
- LIFT Buddies (Early Childhood/Parent Program)
- Collect Resource Donations
- Backpack Program Volunteers (Toledo/Siletz)
- Read & Feed
- Job Shadow Opportunities for Students
- Teach a class or a workshop
- General support
- Special Events/Fundraising
- Runaway & Homeless Youth Coalition Member
North County Volunteer Coordinator: Alyssa Vasquez
Phone: 541-996-4878
Email: Alyssa Vasquez
West County Volunteer Coordinator:
Melissa Robinson
Phone: 541-574-5824
Email: Melissa Robinson
East County Volunteer Coordinator: Kady Kirkendall
Phone: 541-336-4357
Email: Kady Kirkendall
