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American Cancer Society's Speak Out! The American Cancer Society is sponsoring a long-term, youth-driven campaign in Washington called Speak Out! Through Speak Out!, young people receive training, opportunities, resources, and rewards for "speaking out" as cancer control advocates. Speak Out! Youth are working to change policies and community attitudes as media spokespersons, legislative advocates, community activists and peer educators. Opportunities include annual leadership and advocacy training (Camp Speak Out!), meetings with policymakers (Speak Out! Day), community advocacy and awareness events (like the Great American Smokeout), and membership in the Speak Out! Youth Advocacy Network. For more information, visit the Washington pages of the American Cancer Society's Website at http://www.cancer.org or call 1-800-ACS-2345. United Ways of Washington, The mission of the United Ways of Washington is to encourage and assist local United Ways in their efforts to help people care for one another. On this site you will find links to county chapters. Just a sampling of opportunities available throughout the state are: Boy Scouts of America; Campfire Boys and Girls; Girl Scouts; Salvation Army; YMCA. Visit your local chapter web site for a complete list of the organizations partnered with United Way to enhance your community: http://www.unitedway-wa.org Washington State Association Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) / Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) Our mission is to support effective volunteer advocacy for the best interests of abused and neglected children involved in the court system. Our vision is to ensure that every child has a safe, supportive, and permanent home. CASA volunteers offer children trust and advocacy during complex legal proceedings. Check us out at the national site http://www.nationalcasa.org/ Phone: (206) 667-9716 |
