English

Oral Language 9.2, 10.1, 11.1, 12.1

Research 9.8, 10.11

History and Social Science

Virginia and U.S. Government GOVT.17, GOVT.18

HS.10: Appraisal of community needs

HS.11: Responsibilities of citizenship

Help for the Homeless

Through leadership as individuals, in small groups, or in community service organizations, students will learn how to help the homeless people in their community.

Steps To Complete the Activity

Have students

• Contact community leaders to identify the needs of homeless people in the community.
• Meet in groups to prioritize the needs of three homeless groups—men, women, and children. For example, children may need school supplies, men may need warm jackets, and women may need warm gloves and hats.
• Organize a collection drive for needed articles.
• Plan the distribution of articles.
• Deliver articles to arranged destination.

Resources

Community leaders, area church leaders, and civic groups