School District of Lancaster

At the @warecenter, a recent community gathering centered on a question that continues to shape conversations across Lancaster: What does it mean to have a place to call home?

The event, held in conjunction with the What Is Home? exhibit, brought together the work of Willie Baronet and Leah den Bok alongside a network of local organizations committed to supporting individuals and families experiencing homelessness.

Through art, dialogue, and direct engagement, the evening created space to better understand both the realities of housing instability and the collective response taking shape within the community.

Among those in attendance was the School District of Lancaster’s Families in Transition team.

The Families in Transition Program, often referred to as FIT, supports students who are experiencing homelessness by helping to ensure continued access to education. The program focuses on reducing barriers that can interrupt a student’s ability to attend school, including challenges related to enrollment, transportation, and access to essential services.

The presence of the Families in Transition team at this event reflects the district’s ongoing commitment to meeting students where they are and addressing the conditions that impact their ability to learn.

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