-CAUSE OF THE MONTH-

March's Cause of the Month: Violence against Women!
HOW DOES THIS AFFECT YOU? (get the info)
-1 in 3 high school students have been or will be in an abusive relationship
-Dating violence is the leading cause of injury to young women
-Teen victims of dating violence are more likely to abuse drugs, have an eating disorder, and attempt suicide.

• Help raise money for a women's shelter in your area. [TIPS!]
• Start a self-defense class for women at a gym or community center. See what another Do Something user did for their project.
• Host an event and get everybody around you involved. Look at the University of Virginia's Take Back the Night project for inspiration.
• Help a friend who may be a victim. Find out how!
• Tell us how you are celebrating INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY on March 8th!

Check out Spring Into Action grants for Clubs!
Clubs are strongly encouraged to apply for 15 available $250 and $500 grants. Spring grants will be available in time to support Global Youth Service Day Projects! GYSD is April 25-27th. Start planning your project now and score a grant while you're at it.

Participate in EARTH HOUR. March 29th from 8-9pm
- Convince your school to turn off all unnecessary lights.
- Get your schoolmates to pledge their Earth Hour.
- Have a club meeting in the dark.
- Read or relax by candlelight.