What can I do to secure my future?

Teachers discussion for student grade 9-12

What is a homeless shelter?

Who uses a homeless shelter?

How might a person end up staying in a homeless shelter?

What would be involved in getting yourself re-established?

You can help!

Children are living in our community without basic needs.

Helping children in need.

Backpacks campaign.A Christmas gift filled with surprises

As a team lets decide how we are going to gather these items!

Fill individual backpacks to donate.Delegate who will bring in what items,

work together to fill backpacks.Raise money for a cash donation for the

Stephen’s Backpack Society.Challenge another class to fill backpacks.

Some of the items we will be collecting:

Socks

Candy School Supplies

Winter Gear

ToysHygiene Items

Stuffed Animal

Books

Activities:

Research ◦ What is a homeless shelter.◦ Who lives at a homeless shelter?◦ How do people end up staying at a shelter?◦ What support is available for people at homeless

shelters?

Create a plan on ways you can secure your future. Volunteer for a homeless shelter in your

community with your class or family Create a Fundraiser. Go to

www.stephensbackpacks.com for ideas!