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Apply to be a 2010 Global Youth Service Day Lead Agency (Deadline: July 17)Submitted by NationalService... on Fri, 06/26/2009 - 15:16Looking for a way to increase participation in your programs while connecting with the larger youth service movement? Apply to be a Lead Agency for Global Youth Service Day 2010! Lead Agencies are organizations across the 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and the Canadian provinces of Alberta, Ontario, or New Brunswick that increase the scope, visibility, and sustainability of Global Youth Service Day by leading city, regional, or statewide service projects.
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Teaching Tolerance Grants (Deadline: Ongoing) Submitted by NationalService... on Fri, 06/26/2009 - 15:15
The Teaching Tolerance Grants Program, administered by the Southern Poverty Law Center, offers grants to pre-K-12 educators for projects designed to reduce prejudice among youth, improve intergroup relations in schools and/or support educator professional development in these area. Proposals from community organizations and houses of worship will be considered on the basis of direct student impact. Projects funded by Teaching Tolerance tend to be focused on character/moral education, conflict resolution, multiculturalism, community service, and other aspects of tolerance education.
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Champ-A Champion Fur Kids Grants (Deadline: July 31)Submitted by NationalService... on Fri, 06/26/2009 - 15:15
Champ-A Champion Fur Kids grants for children's health and wellness are awarded twice each year to specific programs with measurable outcomes. The grant request deadlines are at the end of April, July, and the end of October. The Build-A-Bear Workshop Bear Hugs Foundation desires to provide direct support for children in the areas of health and wellness such as childhood disease research foundations, child safety organizations, and organizations that serve children with special needs.
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International Youth Day (August 12)Submitted by NationalService... on Fri, 06/26/2009 - 15:14
In 1999, the United Nations General Assembly declared that August 12 is International Youth Day. The Assembly recommended that public information activities be organized to support the Day as a way to promote better awareness of the World Programme of Action for Youth to the Year 2000 and Beyond, adopted by the General Assembly in 1995 (resolution 50/81).
This year's theme is: SUSTAINABILITY: OUr Challenge. Our Future.
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Apply to be a 2010 Global Youth Service Day Lead Agency (Deadline: July 17)Submitted by NationalService... on Fri, 06/19/2009 - 11:30
Looking for a way to increase participation in your programs while connecting with the larger youth service movement? Apply to be a Lead Agency for Global Youth Service Day 2010! Lead Agencies are organizations across the 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and the Canadian provinces of Alberta, Ontario, or New Brunswick that increase the scope, visibility, and sustainability of Global Youth Service Day by leading city, regional, or statewide service projects.
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United We ServeSubmitted by NationalService... on Fri, 06/19/2009 - 11:22
In a video message released on Wednesday, President Obama unveiled United We Serve - a sustained effort to expand the size and impact of volunteer efforts in addressing tough challenges facing the nation.
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National Learn and Serve Challenge (October 5-11)Submitted by NationalService... on Fri, 06/19/2009 - 10:25
Join your peers from around the country for a concentrated week of special events and community outreach activities designed to raise awareness and build support for service-learning. The goals of the National Learn and Serve Challenge are to spotlight the value of service-learning to young people, schools, and communities;
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Youth Service Institute: Make the Connections (October 7-9)Submitted by NationalService... on Fri, 06/19/2009 - 10:24
Youth Service Institute is coming back to Washington, DC, October 7-9!
2009 saw the service movement take center stage in the nation's capital. What better time to take advantage of the energy toward national service and service-learning? In October, Lead Agencies, National Partners, and others interested in the youth service movement will meet at the Hilton Crystal City at National Airport for training, to share stories, and to network with peers, building their capacity to develop effective programs and increase the number of community minded youth. -
Seeking Schools and Districts to Participate in Next Gallup Student PollSubmitted by NationalService... on Fri, 06/19/2009 - 10:13
America's Promise Alliance, Gallup and the American Association of School Administrators, recently completed the first phase of the Gallup Student Poll - a nationwide survey of 5th through 12th graders measuring hope, engagement, and well being. On May 5 we announced results from the initial phase. Now, we're preparing for the fall round of polling, and we need your help.
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New F.I.L.M. Curriculum Available for Use With ANY Movie!Submitted by NationalService... on Fri, 06/19/2009 - 10:09
Check out F.I.L.M.'s latest development, Teaching With Movies: A Guide for Parents and Educators. This guide provides insight, instruction and resources to help adults use any movie as a learning tool. http://www.youthfilmproject.org
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My Sister's Keeper Discussion Guide Now Available From F.I.L.M.Submitted by NationalService... on Fri, 06/19/2009 - 10:08
My Sister's Keeper Discussion Guide, created by F.I.L.M. and based on the Heartland Truly Moving Picture Award-winning film, is geared for older teenagers and adults to use in conjunction with the book and the movie. http://www.youthfilmproject.org
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Seeking Middle Schools Interested in a STEMester of ServiceSubmitted by NationalService... on Fri, 06/19/2009 - 10:08
Contingent on federal funding, YSA will implement a program to support middle school teachers and service-learning coordinators to strengthen their classroom practices through STEM-based service-learning in Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, and Washington. For more information, visit: http://www.ysa.org/awards
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Project Ignition Grants (Deadline: June 30)Submitted by NationalService... on Fri, 06/19/2009 - 10:07
Sponsored by State Farm® and coordinated by the National Youth Leadership Council® (NYLC), Project Ignition returns for another exciting year! Project Ignition is a grant program that uses service-learning to help address teen driver safety issues. These grants support students in grades 9 through 12 and their teachers or advisors to work together to develop a campaign to address the issue of teen driver safety in your community. Grants will be awarded to a maximum of twenty-five (25) selected programs.
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World Youth Movement for Democracy 6th Annual Global Essay Contest! (Deadline: September 15)Submitted by NationalService... on Fri, 06/19/2009 - 10:06
Submit your essay on democracy, and get your free ticket to the world's largest gathering of democracy and human rights activists in Jakarta, Indonesia, in 2010! The World Youth Movement for Democracy, a youth network of the World Movement for Democracy, is pleased to announce the launch of its Global Essay Contest.
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Turn Your World Around with Tara SuriSubmitted by NationalService... on Fri, 06/19/2009 - 10:06
Galvanized by the poverty and sexism she saw in India, at the age of thirteen, Tara Suri (now a YSA National Youth Council member) founded HOPE to provide all children with opportunities we often take for granted. She started out small - holding bakesales, making bracelets, and even recycling used soda cans - but her idea was big.
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