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Americas Promise The Alliance for Youth, works to mobilize national and local commitments from the private and public sectors behind one formula designed to equip every at-risk young person with five tools or resources that create opportunities for success. The five Fundamental Resources: mentor, protect, nurture, prepare, and serve act as a catalyst, changing how America approaches the issue of helping at-risk youth. Inquiries about making a commitment? E-mail at commit@americaspromise.org, by phone at 703-684-4500. The American Red Cross, Every day, the American Red Cross helps people in emergencies... whether it's half a million disaster victims or one sick child who needs blood. Our vital work is made possible by people like you, who learn how good it can feel to lend a helping hand. Red Cross "everyday heroes" come from all walks of life. They're all ages. Reach them by phone at 703-206-7090 ARC Youth Services Link, created for our younger supporters and other surfers curious about who we are, what we do, and why it matters. There's something here for you, whether you want to get involved or you're just curious about us. CASA, The National Court Appointed Special Advocate Association, The mission of the National Court Appointed Special Advocate Association is to speak for the best interests of abused and neglected children in the courts. We promote and support quality volunteer representation for children to provide each child a safe, permanent, nurturing home. Phone: 1-800-628-3233. Do Something, Our goal is healthy communities where all people believe that measurable change is possible, that they play an important role in achieving it, and that by taking action together their community will be a place where: spirit is cultivated; education is celebrated; health is cherished; economy is built on dynamic, responsible business creating opportunity; responsive and accountable government. Check out this organization, it could be for you! Email them at mail@dosomething.org National Crime Prevention Council is a private, nonprofit, tax-exempt organization whose mission is to prevent crime and build safer, more caring communities. Through youth programs like Youth as Resources (YAR) and Teens, Crime, and the Community (TCC), NCPC aims to reduce the unacceptable levels of violence by and against young people and to change community conditions that cause crime. 1-800-NCPC-911 for a free color catalog of our materials. Youth Crime Watch of America is a non-profit organization that assists youth in actively reducing crime and drug use in their schools and communities. Youth Crime Watch relies on the principle of citizenship, where youths take an active role in addressing the problems around them, and enables youths to actively participate in reducing crime and drug use in their schools and communities. Through a combination of state-wide initiatives and grass roots efforts, YCWA has built partnerships with both public and private organizations that bring Youth Crime Watch programs into all regions of the country. There are 3,000,000 crimes committed on school campuses every year; 16,000 per day, 1 every 6 seconds. Call (305) 670-2409 or email to ycwa@ycwa.org. Youth Services America is an alliance of organizations committed to community and national service. Our Mission is to build healthy towns and cities, and foster citizenship, knowledge, and personal development through a powerful network of service opportunities for young Americans. You can help! Phone us at (202) 296-2992. |
