Last updated by BrookeNicholas on Sun, 08/19/2007 - 00:45.
My interest in the public and non-profit sector is a result of my passion to help empower the marginalized. When it was time for me to choose my academic and career path I was drawn to the liberal arts: particularly political science, public administration and policy. A focus in ethics and gender issues, and the exposure gained as a member of a public service sorority has continued to shape my priorities within this realm. Accordingly, much of my projects are in the field of the social sciences, with a strong focus in nonprofit management and leadership.
Last updated by aliciasr99 on Sat, 08/04/2007 - 18:47.
TBI Raiders was originally set up to not only help but also see that students who had sustained a Traumatic Brain Injury, also known as a TBI, succeeded in both school and life. In 2004 after representing Oklahoma youth with disabilities in Washington Dc at the National Youth with Disabilities Leadership Conference, I decided to turn TBI Raiders into a volunteer service. This is a volunteer service for students living with and without disabilities. By becoming involved in this they would be able to gain not just job skills but leadership skills, interact with leaders, make a difference i
Last updated by megantippens on Wed, 06/24/2009 - 15:06.
Students Against Destructive Decisions fundraises for and puts on safety and awareness events. We help fundraise for Safe and Sober Grad Night, Every 15 Minutes, Safe Drivers programs, and school based party alternatives such as monthly movie and game nights.
Last updated by teragram2468 on Mon, 07/23/2007 - 15:15.
This program (shaping America's youth) works to bring groups and programs together to fight against inactivity and inadequate nutrition. SAY strives to identify the most effective approaches to reducing excess weight in childhood and the best ways ofputting those approaches into action.
SAy trys to engage communities in efforts to improve physical activity and nutrition in childrenthrough a series of SAY town meetings.
Last updated by Team Hunger Force on Tue, 07/17/2007 - 12:46.
Team Hunger Force is an organization started by Josie D. and Scott L. to raise food, money, and awareness about world hunger and how it plagues the world. We recently held our first fund raiser in our hometown (Cheboygan, MI), which consisted of a door-to-door canned food drive, a raffle for products from local businesses, bakes sales, and a concert series in the evening. While in the future we will not be hosting identical events, we are going to continue to promote awareness and try to make a difference across Michigan.
Last updated by jneise2 on Sun, 07/15/2007 - 12:07.
Being heathly is something that means more to me than anyone could ever imagine. Thats why I'm majoring in Dietetics, and doing this project. A few close friends and I found thousands of healthy and tasty recipes and gave them out to hundreds of people, hoping they would change their lifestyle. When I recieved positive feedback I became too excited. You would never know how good you could feel from making someone else happy. It is truly a gift all in its own.
Last updated by SankofaInstituteNJ on Thu, 04/17/2008 - 14:13.
The mission of the Sankofa Institute for Youth Development is to provide the young people of Union City, N.J. with tools to make change and become productive citizens in their local and global communities. Sankofa is dedicated to motivating and supporting youth in becoming globally conscious, socially aware, confidant, and highly dedicated young adults who strive to make the world a better place. Our focuses are college preparation, global awareness/social justice, self empowerment, and community service.
Our Values are social justice, tolerance, and higher education.
Last updated by lmelodia on Wed, 07/01/2009 - 17:22.
I started the Bed-Stuy CSA, because families in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn are unable to purchase fresh vegetables in the neighborhood. This lack of access to fresh, healthy food contributes to the neighborhood’s significant health epidemics: according to the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s Health of Central Brooklyn report, residents of Bedford-Stuyvesant suffer a rate of heart disease 30% higher than the NYC average and are two times more likely to have diabetes than the average New Yorker. In fact, 1 in 3 Bed-Stuy residents is obese.
Last updated by psailor on Mon, 08/27/2007 - 16:52.
Casa Teresa is a long-term, homeless shelter for pregnant women who are alone. Casa Teresa is located in Orange, Ca and we are always looking for new volunteers and people who want to donate to help us make a dramatic impact on the lives of the women we serve. If you are interested in getting involved with this amazing organization or would like to make a donation, please email me, Pamela Sailor at: psailor@casateresa.com. I work in fundraising and development.
Last updated by JackieJackie on Wed, 06/24/2009 - 15:51.
The purpose of this project, initiated by a small group of conscientious teenagers, (Team Gaia), is to help other young voices, our own ages, affect change, by motivating, and educating people everywhere on the topic near and dear to our hearts: healthy eating.
