Marshall HELP Program

09/01/2026

We’re excited to welcome Wicked Eats Wv as our final food truck for the HELP Program Tailgate on September 12th. From cheesesteaks to loaded fries, they’re bringing the comfort food everyone loves. Your ticket purchase directly supports HELP students — get yours today and celebrate with us! https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/marshall-help-program-2026-tailgate-fundraiser
Marshall University Marshall University College of Education and Professional Development Downtown Huntington

08/30/2026

9/12/26 @ 7:00 PM - Extra Yard For Teachers

08/28/2026

✨ Sponsor Spotlight! ✨

The first sponsor we'd like to recognize is one that's been in our corner from the very beginning.

Thank you to the Marshall University College of Education and Professional Development, home of the HELP Program, for supporting our 2026 Big Top Tailgate!

Your dedication to our students and belief in our mission helps make opportunities like this possible. We are proud to call COEPD home. 💚

08/28/2026

08/28/2026

📸 Flashback Friday!

Last year's tailgate fundraiser honoring Dr. Barbara Guyer was one for the books. 🏈💚

Who's ready to do it all again on September 12? 🎪

🎟️ Grab your tickets: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/marshall-help-program-2026-tailgate-fundraiser

08/27/2026

We may have missed , but we could never miss celebrating Bindi and Bo! 🐾

These therapy doggos bring comfort and smiles wherever they go. We’re grateful for the joy and support they share with the students we serve every day. ❤️🐶

08/26/2026

Looking for plans on September 12?

🎪 Spend the afternoon at the HELP Program's Big Top Tailgate Fundraiser 🏈 Then head to Marshall University College of Education and Professional Development's Extra Yard for Teachers game as Marshall takes on Middle Tennessee!

We're proud to support this celebration of educators and the impact they make every day. We hope you'll join us for a fun-filled day supporting students, teachers, and the Marshall community!

3️⃣ WEEKS until our HOME OPENER — and it’s Extra Yard for Teachers Night! 🏈🍎💚

Join us as Marshall takes on Middle Tennessee and we celebrate the educators who make a difference every day!

📅 Saturday, September 12 | ⏰ 7 PM
🎟️ Discounted tickets for teachers & COEPD alumni — scan the QR code to grab yours!
🔗 https://www.gofevo.com/event/Extrayard20

One Team. One Herd. One Purpose. 🤘💚

08/26/2026

The tents are going up, the games are getting ready, and the excitement is building for our Big Top Tailgate Fundraiser on September 12, 3-7 pm before Marshall takes on Middle Tennessee!

Don't miss your chance to enjoy: 🎡 Carnival games 🚚 Local food trucks 🍺 Beer and wine 🏈 Marshall game day fun 💚 Support for HELP students

Grab your tickets before the big day arrives!

🎟️ Ticket link: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/marshall-help-program-2026-tailgate-fundraiser

08/26/2026

Today we celebrate an extraordinary educator and leader as our Coordinator of Community HELP marks her final day of teaching after 32 remarkable years. Laura Rowden
Throughout Laura’s career, she has helped countless children learn to read, write, and, most importantly, believe in themselves. Her dedication has changed lives, opening doors to opportunity and building confidence in generations of students.
Her impact extends far beyond the classroom. She has also mentored and guided educators, helping them develop the skills and strategies needed to support students who others may have overlooked or underestimated.
As she closes this chapter, she leaves behind a lasting legacy of learning, compassion, and excellence at the Marshall University HELP Program. Her influence will continue to be felt in every student she inspired, every teacher she supported, and every success story she helped create.
Thank you for 32 years of service, dedication, and love for learning. You will always be a cherished treasure of the Marshall University HELP Program. 💚📚 Marshall University College of Education and Professional Development Marshall University

08/25/2026

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𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱
Few individuals have had a greater impact on early literacy in WV than Dolly Parton. Through her Imagination Library, children across the mountain state have been given the 𝗴𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸𝘀, 𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, and 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 from the earliest years.

At the June Harless Center, we have witnessed firsthand how a simple book delivered to a mailbox can spark a love of reading, strengthen family engagement, and prepare children for success in school and life. Dolly Parton’s belief that every child deserves access to books has changed the trajectory of countless West Virginia families and has helped create a 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 for community ties throughout our state.

📸Pictured: In 2022 Dolly sings for the crowd gathered at the Clay Center in Charleston, West Virginia, to celebrate the statewide expansion of Imagination Library programming available to all children birth - age 5 in WV.

“𝙔𝙤𝙪 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙣𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙜𝙚𝙩 𝙚𝙣𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝 𝙗𝙤𝙤𝙠𝙨 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙚𝙣𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝 𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙧𝙚𝙣.” — 𝘿𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙤𝙣