Student Support Network

Ascension Lutheran’s Social Ministry committee, in partnership with TU’s facilities department, is wrapping up the school year with the annual TU student move-out sale.

Save the date:
Saturday, June 6, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Rain date: Saturday, June 13, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Come shop clothing, electronics, bedding, and household goods. This year’s coupon is simple: families and students only need to show the coupon at checkout — that’s it. 🙌

Thank you for supporting our neighbors and celebrating this enduring TU partnership. ❤️

☀️ Our Summer 2026 Operations Plan is here!
Please note our temporary closure, summer donation hours, and volunteer opportunities as we prepare for the new school year.
Thank you for helping us support students across our community.

Back by popular demand! Our annual fundraiser, A Night for the Network, is back and better than ever! We will be hosting a carnival themed evening of food, games, raffles, auctions, and community at a new location this year. Can you guess our new event location? 🎟️

We had a wonderful visit to Featherbed Lane Elementary School last week! 🎉

Our Executive Director, Wendy Stringfellow, and Program Manager, Lisa Shealey, had the opportunity to meet with Haydee Manning (Care Liaison) and Jessica Hyman (CSF), whose dedication is making a meaningful difference in the lives of some of our most vulnerable students every day. 💙

A special congratulations to new Principal James Marthe — we look forward to continuing this important partnership!

In observance of Memorial Day, Student Support Network will be closed on Monday, May 25.

We honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

The Hub will reopen Tuesday for our regularly scheduled hours.

Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day. ❤️🤍💙

Thank You, Loyola Blakefield!

We are incredibly grateful to the students, families, and staff at Loyola Blakefield for their generous support of Student Support Network throughout this school year.

Through their food drives and volunteer efforts, Loyola Blakefield donated a significant amount of pantry items to help stock our Hub and support Baltimore County students and families experiencing food insecurity.

Thank you, Loyola Blakefield, for your continued commitment to our mission. We are excited to build on this partnership and work together again next year!

💧 May is National Water Safety Month! 💧

Learning to swim is more than a life skill—it can save lives.

Drowning is preventable, and every child deserves access to water safety education. Baltimore County families may be eligible to receive up to $1,000 toward swim lessons for children who:
✔️ Live in Baltimore County
✔️ Have Medical Assistance
✔️ Attend mental health treatment

To learn more about eligibility, contact the Baltimore County Department of Health:
📞 410-887-3828
📧 [email protected]

🏊 Local swim lesson providers include Brick Bodies, British Swim School, Coppermine, the JCC of Greater Baltimore, and Kids First Swim Schools.

Water safety matters for children and adults alike. Help spread the word by sharing drowning prevention resources with your family, friends, and community.

📢 Hub Closure Notice

Due to scheduling conflicts, the Student Support Network Hub will be closed on Monday, May 18. We will reopen on Tuesday for our regularly scheduled hours.

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. Hope to see you later in the week! 💙🎒

A huge thank you to the BGE team for volunteering with Student Support Network to help pack more than 400 Summer Food Bags for local students and families! ☀️🥫

Their energy, teamwork, and commitment to the community helped make a big impact for families this summer. We’re so grateful for their support in helping ensure students have access to nutritious food when school is out.

Thank you, BGE, for helping make summer brighter for local families! 💙

Our annual fundraiser, A Night for the Network, is back and better than ever! We will be hosting a carnival themed evening of food, games, raffles, auctions, and community at a new location this year. Can you guess our new event location? 🎟️