Friday, July 30, 2010
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My partners and I have started an off season youth football camp to better prepare the youth of our community in the fundamentals of the game and at the same time keep them occupied and off the streets.
We also monitor their grades and conduct in school. Our camp consist of two phases, one is speed and agility and the other is position specific training (quarterback,running back,etc.). We run the camp three days a week for one and a half hours a day. The coaches that are involved in the program are all local youth coaches from different parks in the area.
I wish everyone could see the difference this program has made in the youth in our community.We are also in the process of becoming a Nonprofit organization so that we can serve our community better.
Thank You.
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Posted on
11/30/2009 1:35:34 PM
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I am currently serving my second AmeriCorps term with Youth Service Opportunities Project (YSOP) in Washington, DC. YSOP coordinates opportunities for youth to engage in meaningful service in Washington, DC and New York City.
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Posted on
11/23/2009 3:18:49 PM
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I have taken the call of our President. I started an organization in my Community called ' Wheels for Education " . What we do is take students from the inner city of Philadelphia to College campuses.
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Posted on
11/17/2009 8:15:06 AM
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Gary van der Wege, a member of the 2004 U.S. Paralympic Fencing Team, visited with the youth at the Boys & Girls Club of San Antonio on September 11th. Gary shared with the club his inspiring story of how he became a paralympian.
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Posted on
11/13/2009 10:22:05 AM
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We have heard your engaging message across the Atlantic. Since President Obama and the First Lady have launched "United We Serve" in June, the students of the American School of Barcelona, Spain, from pre-school to high school, are responding enthusiastically to your call of service with volunteerism in our community to strengthen the world.
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Posted on
11/9/2009 10:46:13 AM
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In 2005 I left a successful career in tv advertising to join the staff of A Child's Place of Charlotte, a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit helping to erase the impact of homelessness on children and their education.
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11/5/2009 2:56:46 PM
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I am a mentor for the Y-FRIENDz Mentoring Children of Prisoners Program with YMCA Youth & Family Services in San Diego. For the past year and a half I have mentored a now 10-year-old girl who has both parents in and out of prison.
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Posted on
11/2/2009 10:36:46 AM
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This halloween International Hand Foundation a non profit charity focusing on education would like introduce "Treat for Good", a halloween program that has kids reaching out for more than candy but for a life lesson in compassion for a child across the world.
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10/29/2009 11:25:43 AM
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It started with one woman’s belief that helping kids learn to read would make a difference. A flight attendant flying for one of the major airline carriers on 9/11, LeeAnn was prompted by the loss of friends and coworkers to examine her part in making the world a better place.
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Posted on
10/24/2009 12:46:10 PM
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Twenty-five Foster Grandparent volunteers in Hamilton, Bradley and McMinn counties participated in an educational campaign to share basic character traits with students in their classrooms.
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Posted on
10/16/2009 4:28:59 PM
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Staff members from The Hitachi Foundation and Hitachi, Ltd. in Washington, DC spent the 9/11 Day of Service with Covenant House.
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Posted on
10/13/2009 3:20:16 PM
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I wasn’t sure what to expect when I began my internship at the Department of Education this summer. I was aware of the great work that the department was doing to improve the quality of education throughout the country but I curious to see what my role would be in this greater mission.
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Posted on
10/8/2009 11:26:18 PM
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The Bronx Wash is a cement covered arroyo that is an uninviting eyesore in the Northwest Neighborhood in Tucson, Arizona. The goal of the Bronx Wash Mural Project is to encourage a sense of pride and ownership in the area, to reconnect the neighborhood and involve local residents in beautifying this shared space.
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10/5/2009 3:10:25 PM
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EducationWorks, which serves children and youth in urban neighborhoods, including Trenton in NJ, wanted to participate in a service event to recognize the new National Day of Service and Remembrance on 9/11/2009.
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Posted on
10/2/2009 3:48:21 PM
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Usher helps youth use their creative talents to address problems in their communities.
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Posted on
9/29/2009 12:15:48 PM
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A retail store in Los Angeles opens its doors to help children read.
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Posted on
9/22/2009 9:56:09 PM
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Employees at more than 500 Verizon locations donated over half a million dollars worth of school supplies in just three weeks.
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Posted on
9/10/2009 9:19:17 PM
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“We were called the ‘Mylar Boys.’ It was like a club.”
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Posted on
9/9/2009 4:18:34 PM
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Dr. Johari R.: "I consider helping people to find work as a ministry."
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Posted on
9/4/2009 3:24:57 PM
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Senior citizens in Butte, Montana, shared their skills and talents with young campers learning to make crafts as part of the RSVP program.
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Posted on
9/3/2009 3:36:34 PM
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What started as a dozen families dancing in the woods turned into a major charitable organization - the Western Fraternal Life Association. Recently they mobilized their community to save antiques and educate local youth in the process.
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Posted on
9/2/2009 3:49:32 PM
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These students found out what was important to members of their community and helped people dig deeper.
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Posted on
9/2/2009 10:02:44 AM
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A Francophonic team of expert planners has developed a free, ultra low-tech, easy-to-make solution for students with the "I forgot my homework again" blues. Read the story and check out the video.
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Posted on
9/2/2009 10:02:21 AM
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First-year students at American University participated in the school's largest-ever Freshman Service Experience.
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Posted on
8/30/2009 8:27:44 AM
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All across the country, humanities scholars partner with national service members to engage in critical discussions of service, justice, and more. Here's one example of a parks crew in Montana that moves from cutting trail to digging deep into questions of community and social change.
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Posted on
8/27/2009 1:58:00 PM
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Yesenia was taking filmmaking classes at Raw Art Works (RAW), in Lynn, MA, where she was learning to get creative. As she thought about applying for college – she would be the first in her family to go – she found the support she needed right at RAW.
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Posted on
8/26/2009 1:48:40 PM
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A public school and a charter school in NYC put on the gloves and battle it out. Not boxing gloves, though - work gloves. And they're in the same corner.
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Posted on
8/24/2009 8:27:40 PM
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“We helped today by making it possible for the Sergeant to do a job that he otherwise had no way of doing. The fact that for the next two years he has one less thing to worry about is more important than we realize.”
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8/20/2009 7:25:00 PM
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Rachael, a former Washington, D.C. Public School teacher, volunteers with middle-school youth to help them strengthen literacy skills, develop civic values, and have fun in the process.
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8/19/2009 7:10:42 PM
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Unemployment is around 10% in Wyandotte County, Kansas, so many families have a hard time getting all the school supplies their kids need to start the new school year. On August 1, a team of more than 100 volunteers from several community organizations distributed school supplies to nearly 4,000 students.
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Posted on
8/18/2009 4:18:38 PM
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Actor Charles S. Dutton, who was incarcerated in his youth, inspires more than 150 young people in Arkansas to take control of their education and to help strengthen their communities in an effort to keep these young adults from entering the criminal justice system.
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8/17/2009 4:26:21 PM
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In Detroit, MI, parents expect crowded schools and budget cuts. So they're stepping up to make sure kids in the Detroit area get a solid education. Here's what one mother of four is doing.
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8/14/2009 3:46:02 PM
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If you are reading these words with your eyes scanning across the screen, you might forget that there are many for whom that is not possible. Nancy wants to make sure all people, whether blind or sighted, have a chance at a great education.
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8/13/2009 6:12:11 PM
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Kids and teens with behavior problems often fall far behind in their academic development. Mary knew this because of her own son. She decided to get involved with a local literacy program to help youth involved in the juvenile justice system get a solid education.
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Posted on
8/12/2009 2:55:46 PM
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The local Czechoslovak Society of America group in North Riverside, IL, volunteered over 300 hours at the town library to complete a special project.
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Posted on
8/11/2009 5:10:17 PM
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Summer Advantage USA, a national non-profit that provides summer learning opportunities for youth in grades K - 8, led its young scholars through a process of identifying community challenges and implementing service projects. Here, these young people reflect on their work.
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Posted on
8/10/2009 5:50:31 PM
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This young man learns that putting his still-struggling second-language skills to work in his community parent education role is a win-win.
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Posted on
8/7/2009 4:40:46 PM
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Stephanie explained how she would be reading a large print book and described her visual limitations. We stopped after each page for interactive comments and even corrections in the reading of the material! These kids were avid readers and didn’t miss a beat...
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8/6/2009 5:02:19 PM
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Libraries across the country are hubs of learning and community activity, and they're being stretched in these tough economic times. Individuals and groups are stepping up to make sure libraries get the support they deserve.
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Posted on
8/5/2009 4:16:02 PM
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Zenniah had the challenge and support she needed to succeed when she was a young scholar at Higher Achievement in DC. After graduating from the program, Zenniah immediately returned as a volunteer to help other young people from her community get on that same path to success.
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Posted on
8/4/2009 4:31:02 PM
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Z, a middle school student in a Summerbridge learning program, didn't stand out. Until he started doing Calculus...
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Posted on
8/3/2009 7:29:21 PM
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What does "active citizenship" mean for first- and second-generation Korean Americans? What's their role in addressing social problems in their own communities? This student wants to help LA-area youth figure that out.
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Posted on
7/31/2009 8:49:44 PM
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When NEA teachers get together for their annual conference, they don't just go to meetings. This June, over 400 college students and retired teachers affiliated with the National Education Association pitched in to revitalize an elementary school in San Diego.
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Posted on
7/30/2009 5:17:57 PM
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These Target team members are putting their skills to work for local kids to promote education and literacy. How could you use your own talents to support a community project?
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Posted on
7/29/2009 2:36:33 PM
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These local kids aren't letting summer pass them by - they're taking action to keep learning and to make their community better.
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Posted on
7/28/2009 4:25:59 PM
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Young Sabrina was acting out and needed some extra help staying focused in school. Carol, a Foster Grandparent, is helping her make it through.
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Posted on
7/27/2009 5:14:41 PM
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Rain or shine, we show up to parks on Tuesday mornings and Thursday afternoons to read to anyone who wants to listen.
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Posted on
7/24/2009 9:09:44 AM
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Nearly 800 million people in the world cannot read. This is only one story.
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Posted on
7/23/2009 10:29:54 AM
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HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius knows how important early childhood literacy is. Do you?
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Posted on
7/22/2009 8:25:23 AM
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What happens to those elementary students who do not need special education, but need additional help in the classroom? Darlene, a former teacher, asked that question and decided to take action.
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Posted on
7/21/2009 8:26:41 AM
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The blind leading the young: DC area woman can't see, but she can read, and she tutors kids to help prevent summer learning loss.
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Posted on
7/20/2009 8:26:36 AM
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A 15 year old sophomore at Great Oak High School in Temecula, contacted Melissa, the Unit Director at the Great Oak Clubhouse in Temecula, CA. She was looking for a community service project that would truly have impact on the community and make a difference for children in her own town.
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Posted on
7/17/2009 2:44:36 PM
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Can you imagine a program where teachers have to submit grant proposals to their students? Check out how these middle-schoolers in Florida are taking charge of their education and their communities.
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Posted on
7/16/2009 6:36:36 PM
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These ten men are answering the president's call to service from within the walls of their correctional facility. Hear what they have to say.
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Posted on
7/15/2009 5:27:27 PM
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Libraries across the country provide opportunities for young people to stay engaged this summer. The Department of Education is fighting summer learning loss and asking all Americans to help children and youth develop a passion for reading. What will you do?
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Posted on
7/14/2009 9:48:50 AM
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Broward in south Florida is known for more than just hanging chads! Families get books and encouragement to keep reading, and PTA commits to staying engaged.
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Posted on
7/14/2009 9:48:37 AM
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Help close the achievement gap and
reduce “summer learning loss” by reading with kids or organizing
a book drive.
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