Of the homeless youth population, After8toEducate is tackling the most vulnerable population of unsheltered high school students.
After8toEducate recognizes each unsheltered youth as a whole individual with the potential to overcome all aspects of homelessness, not just one.
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Fannie C. Harris Youth Center

After8toEducate recognizes each unsheltered youth as a whole individual with the potential to overcome all aspects of homelessness, not just one. Fannie C. Harris Youth Center will house both a Drop-In Center and Residential Services.

Services

 

  1. 4,000+ homeless students in DISD schools are in need of basic shelter and support
  2. 40% of all youth experiencing homelessness are LGBTQ
  3. 1 in 30 adolescents aged 13-17 experience unaccompanied homelessness over the course of a year

NEWS

  • Fox4 Feature – New Youth shelter in South Dallas opens its doors to homeless students

    DALLAS – The first of its kind youth homeless shelter opens its doors in South Dallas. It’s a collaboration between three non-profits to meet the immediate and long-term needs of homeless kids who somehow get themselves to school day after day. Nearly 4,000 Dallas ISD students currently have no place to call home. Click here to read […]

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  • After8toEducate Receives $150,000 Grant Award from AT&T

    Dallas-based AT&T is donating $300,000 in support [...]

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  • An Unspoken Crisis: Suicide Among Youth Experiencing Homelessness

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