Lourdes
University Offers Discussion on Homelessness
The Lourdes University Department of Education presents
“Homelessness: Approaches to Support Students in an
Educational Setting” on Thursday, November 30, from 6:30 to
8 p.m. in the Franciscan Center, 6832 Convent Blvd.,
Sylvania. The event is free and open to the public.
Expert panelists from Toledo Public Schools, Family House,
Leading Families Home, and the Toledo Lucas County
Homelessness Board will address teachers and social workers
in attendance. The discussion aims to educate individuals
and the general public about homelessness and, more
importantly, provide valuable insight about support
available for elementary and high school students who are
struggling with homelessness while pursuing their education.
Panel Participants
•
Renee Palacios, Executive Director, Family House
•
Mike Badik, Executive Director, Toledo Lucas County
Homelessness Board
•
Evelyn McKinney, Director of Homeless Initiatives, Toledo
Public Schools
•
Tammy Holder, Chief Executive Officer, Leading Families
Home: A Beach House/FOCUS Partnership
For more information, contact Vince Laverick, Ph.D,
assistant professor of Education, at 419-824-3840 or vlaverick@lourdes.edu.
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