One Semester

Organize an awareness campaign about dating violence.

The key to openness is awareness. Organize an awareness campaign about the issues of dating violence and what it means to be in a healthy relationship. Invite experts to speak at your school or church, and see if you can get a survivor of violence share his or her story.

Light Bulb
Time: 
One Day
One Week
One Semester
One Summer
One Year
Where: 
In Your Neighborhood
At School
In Your City
Who: 
Sports Team
Club
Family
Congregation
School

Have a bake sale using only organic ingredients

Brain Cog

This is a great way to support a local organization combating hunger while promoting local, organic farming at the same time.

Issues: 
Environment
Physical and Mental Health
Organic Food
Where: 
In Your Neighborhood
At School
In Your City
Who: 
Sports Team
Club
Congregation
School
Time: 
One Day
One Week
One Semester
One Summer

Action Tips: Encourage Pet Adoption

Cute dog

Four million dogs and cats are put down every year for being homeless. What the what? Here are some ways to encourage pet adoption that will reduce the number of animals that end up in shelters for good.

Issues: 
Animals
Animal Cruelty
Animal Homelessness
Puppy Mills
Where: 
In Your City
In Your Neighborhood
Time: 
One Day
One Week
One Semester
Who: 
Alone
Club
Congregation
Family
School
Sports Team
With Your Friends

Action Tips: Start a Neighborhood Watch

Suburb street

A neighborhood watch is a free and helpful way to reduce violence, bullying, and crime in an area.

Starting up

  • Go talk to your neighbors and local businesses to see who is interested.
  • If they say yes, collect phone numbers and emails.

Host a meeting

Discuss the expectations that everyone has at all times.

Issues: 
Bullying and Violence
Dating Abuse
Gang Violence
Gun Control
Hate Crimes
School Violence
Sexual Assault
Where: 
In Your City
In Your Neighborhood
Time: 
One Semester
One Summer
One Year
Who: 
Alone
Club
Family
With Your Friends

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