In April, Roanoke City Public Schools’ McKinney-Vento program hosted the 4th Annual Senior Shine & Dine—celebrating 19 amazing seniors! 🎓 Thanks to Dr. Ryan Sykes & the Roanoke Bar Association for making it special. Project HOPE-VA is proud to uplift this inspiring work! #MVShineAndDine

From homelessness to principal and Milken Educator Award winner—Dr. Ryan Leigh Sykes' story inspires. Hear our powerful convo on Episode 4 of our podcast! Listen here: spoti.fi/3SMeSTn #ProjectHOPEVA #PopMentalit

🎙️New episode! Ep. 5 of the Project HOPE-VA Podcast features Barbara Duffield of SchoolHouse Connection on how McKinney-Vento stories can drive change in homeless education. Tune in now: spoti.fi/3Hf1h4B #ProjectHOPEVA #McKinneyVento

“Making Ends Meet” Virtual Simulation — Now Live! Step into the shoes of families facing housing instability. Perfect for educators & advocates ready to build empathy & drive change. Try it now: bit.ly/4jeWxcv #McKinneyVento #HomelessnessAwareness #ProjectHopeVA

School might be out, but support doesn’t stop for the summer. For students experiencing homelessness, help is available—from local liaisons to crisis support. Explore resources: bit.ly/4dwp1xd #ProjectHOPEVA #McKinneyVento #StudentSuccess

Young adults without a high school diploma or GED are 4.5x more likely to face homelessness. Education can help break the cycle and every student deserves the chance to thrive. Learn your rights or find support: bit.ly/45imF2Q #ProjectHOPEVA #McKinneyVento

Staying in a motel or with family or friends due to housing loss? The Project HOPE-VA app connects you to your local McKinney-Vento liaison for school help—enrollment, transport, supplies & more. Download now: iOS: apple.co/4msFO8j Android: bit.ly/4dp5QoW

At Project HOPE-VA, every student matters—no matter their housing situation. We partner with schools and communities to support youth experiencing homelessness with enrollment, advocacy, and more. Learn about our mission: bit.ly/45imF2Q

Summer’s a great time to deepen your McKinney-Vento knowledge! Check out our Learning Library with quick training videos + a quiz to help teachers & partners better support students experiencing homelessness. Start here: bit.ly/3Fkv9fe

Exciting news! Our Project HOPE-VA News & Updates page is live! Stay informed on the amazing work of our liaisons supporting students experiencing homelessness—success stories, local initiatives & more. Explore now: bit.ly/3FhITri #ProjectHOPEVA #StudentSuccess

🎙️ Coming Soon: Project HOPE-Virginia Podcast Ep. 6! In our Season 1 finale, we hear from Paige Walters, McKinney-Vento liaison in Montgomery County, on the harsh realities students facing homelessness endure—and the support systems that matter. #ProjectHOPEVA #McKinneyVento

The new school year is around the corner—get #BackToSchoolReady with Project HOPE-VA’s free Learning Library. Find tools + guidance to support students experiencing homelessness from day one. Start strong ➡️ bit.ly/4jb1TW3 #ProjectHOPEVA #McKinneyVento

For 10 years, MPCSchools Family Food Market has offered more than groceries—it’s built trust and support. Each month, 250+ families shop for free while liaisons connect students with #McKinneyVento services. A small act, big impact. Swipe to learn more!

🎧 Have you listened yet? In Ep. 4 of the Project HOPE-VA Podcast, Dr. Ryan Leigh Sykes, founder of POPScholar Inc., shares how his experience with homelessness fuels his mission to uplift students. Don’t miss this powerful story. spoti.fi/4jYtxXE

Dr. Janelle Taylor-Johnson of Richmond Public Schools shares how one mother, with help from the Center for Families in Transition, overcame housing instability. With support, her family found stability—and a home. This is #McKinneyVento in action. #ProjectHOPEVA #StudentSuccess

🎧 Episode 6 of the Project HOPE-VA Podcast is LIVE! In our Season 1 finale, Paige Walters of Montgomery County Public Schools, shares how she builds awareness + connection to support students facing homelessness—one relationship at a time. Listen now: bit.ly/40Jb8qp

At the core of Project HOPE is a belief in people—their stories, their potential, and their right to belong. We support students facing housing instability by leading with empathy, connection, and heart. 💛 bit.ly/46edkcZ #ProjectHOPEVA #McKinneyVento

Starting the school year facing housing instability? You’re not alone. 💛 Find your local McKinney-Vento Liaison in Virginia for support, stability, and a strong start. 🔗 bit.ly/4l01hEI #ProjectHOPEVA #McKinneyVento

🎉 Season 1 of the Project HOPE-VA podcast is complete! Hear real stories + insights from those supporting students facing housing instability. 🎧 Tune in & lead with hope: Spotify: ecs.page.link/24kJX #ProjectHopeVA #HomelessnessAwareness

It’s Attendance Awareness Month! 📚 Students experiencing homelessness face higher absenteeism. Schools & communities can help by training staff, supporting transportation & mental health, and using funding to ensure every student shows up and thrives. bit.ly/3HLVeoC