September 16, 2024
Student Homelessness Initiative Partnership (SHIP) of Frederick County is proud to
celebrate their 10th year of service to Frederick County, MD on November 7,2024. In 2014, a
12-year-old male student arrived at school in Frederick County with a very warn pair of flip
flops. These shoes no longer provided substantial support, just enough to prevent feet
from directly touching ground surfaces. This student was an unaccompanied youth
experiencing homelessness (no parent or guardian present at the time), and he needed
support. One day, a good Samaritan spoke up and requested a pair of shoes for the boy,
and once that request was fulfilled, the student was able to succeed more efficiently in
getting to school and continuing education. It was discovered that there were over 600
youth in the Frederick County area who were also experiencing homelessness and needing
assistance receiving resources to succeed. Today there are more than 1,000 students in
Frederick County Public Schools experiencing homelessness.
celebrate their 10th year of service to Frederick County, MD on November 7,2024. In 2014, a
12-year-old male student arrived at school in Frederick County with a very warn pair of flip
flops. These shoes no longer provided substantial support, just enough to prevent feet
from directly touching ground surfaces. This student was an unaccompanied youth
experiencing homelessness (no parent or guardian present at the time), and he needed
support. One day, a good Samaritan spoke up and requested a pair of shoes for the boy,
and once that request was fulfilled, the student was able to succeed more efficiently in
getting to school and continuing education. It was discovered that there were over 600
youth in the Frederick County area who were also experiencing homelessness and needing
assistance receiving resources to succeed. Today there are more than 1,000 students in
Frederick County Public Schools experiencing homelessness.
SHIP of Frederick County kicks off our Homeless for the Holidays campaign with an event
at Frederick Social on November 7th from 5-9pm. During this event, Pourhouse Trivia will
have Harry Potter Trivia for up to 25 teams. This trivia game is open to members of the
community who love trivia and want to support a great cause. Team registration is $35, and
raffle prizes will be available, all proceeds will support SHIP of Frederick County. Team
spots are limited, and pre-registration for team name only is available to first come first
serve.
at Frederick Social on November 7th from 5-9pm. During this event, Pourhouse Trivia will
have Harry Potter Trivia for up to 25 teams. This trivia game is open to members of the
community who love trivia and want to support a great cause. Team registration is $35, and
raffle prizes will be available, all proceeds will support SHIP of Frederick County. Team
spots are limited, and pre-registration for team name only is available to first come first
serve.
Did you know that November is Youth Homelessness awareness Month? Our Homeless for
the Holidays campaign assists the youth experiencing homelessness to get the hygiene
products they need. These requests range from toothbrushes and toothpaste to laundry
detergent and feminine hygiene products.
the Holidays campaign assists the youth experiencing homelessness to get the hygiene
products they need. These requests range from toothbrushes and toothpaste to laundry
detergent and feminine hygiene products.
In honor of celebrating 10 years, we’re hoping to raise funds to continue supporting our
students experiencing homelessness. Help us help our students, and provide them with
the resources they need and deserve.
students experiencing homelessness. Help us help our students, and provide them with
the resources they need and deserve.
For team registration tickets please click the link here.
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Media Contact: Melissa Muntz
(240) 415-8971
Melissa@shipfrederick.com
Media Contact: Melissa Muntz
(240) 415-8971
Melissa@shipfrederick.com