Harrisburg Housing at the Harrisburg Institute

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General Description: Harrisburg housing, under the umbrella of the Messiah College’s Harrisburg Institute, is charged with working to provide residents with opportunities to engage the College’s mission through fostering a living-learning environment in an urban setting. Participation in this program is a privilege that carries with it great potential. Residents are given the opportunity to practice community life, engage with the city of Harrisburg, and examine their role in society in light of service within it.

Harrisburg Housing is located at 28 Dewberry St, one block away from Strawberry Square, 2 nd Street, the Capitol Complex and other downtown amenities. Harrisburg Housing has apartments which can house up to 25 socially conscious and servant minded students. This is the perfect opportunity for students who are doing research with a professor, student teaching, have an internship, or are on an outreach team. Additionally, a shuttle for students makes daily runs between Grantham and Harrisburg

Expectations of Participation
1) Exploration of Community Life:

Participation in a monthly community meal with all residents

	Connect with fellow residents through weekly potluck dinners and other activities
	Participation in the communal life of the Harrisburg residents. (Possibilities include but are not limited to: book discussions, chapels, community events, etc.)

2) Participation in Harrisburg City Life

Active orientation to the city life of Harrisburg at least once per month (including film viewing, lectures, exhibits, performances, etc.)

3) Engagement of Community Service:

Participation and commitment to a community service program while living in Harrisburg (Service includes but is not limited to internships, externships and work with other community partners.)

Participation in a common service experience with Harrisburg residents once per semester

4) Agreement and adherence to the Harrisburg Housing agreement