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Videos
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Portrait of Perseverance - From Homeless to Hope
Sakina Lockhart never planned on being homeless. She came to Atlanta from Baltimore full of dreams and drive, pursuing her goal of becoming an interior designer. Looking out towards the front door of her apartment, provided with the assistance of Covenant House International, Lockhart reflects on how far she has come from just a few years ago - a homeless college student sleeping in shelters (or run down motel hallways depending on the day), walking miles to class every day and never losing hope. It is the goal of Do1Thing to empower homeless youth to move themselves from homelessness to a permanent housing. Empowerment comes by outfitting the teens with training, items and supplies needed to overcome their current situations move forward. We partner with Covenant House International, the largest privately-funded agency in the Americas providing shelter and other services to homeless, runaway and throwaway youth. Our second partner is StandUp for Kids. The mission of StandUp for Kids is to help homeless and street kids. They do this, every day, in cities across America, carrying out their mission through volunteers who go to the streets in order to find, stabilize and otherwise help homeless and street kids improve their lives. Do1Thing is a project of the Heart Gallery of New Jersey, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization supported by the generous contributions of individuals, corporations and foundations. Chris Stanfield has more than 15 years of experience as a versatile photojournalist and picture editor. Working at eight newspapers across five states, Chris was named by Presstime magazine as one of the top 20 journalists under the age of 40 in the United States. Stanfield is a founding member and past president of the Associated Press Photo Managers one the nation's largest organizations for photo managers, picture editors and photo educators. A graduate and faculty member of the Eddie Adams Workshop, Chris resides in Atlanta with his wife and two children and works as an independent photographer and storyteller.
Articles
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National Day Of Service: 9/11 Eight Years On
Eight years after the devastating terrorist attacks, Americans commemorate 9/11 as the National Day of Service.
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Communities Gearing Up for Massive Day of Service on King Holiday
Communities and nonprofits across the country are gearing up for a record number of volunteers on the Martin Luther King Jr. Federal holiday.
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We find ourselves at a unique moment: America faces a crisis of historic proportions amid equally historic levels of enthusiasm to repair our world.
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National Health Care Day of Service this Saturday, June 27
In support of United We Serve and health care reform, the Obama administration has established June 27 as National Health Care Day of Service. Do your part!
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"We Have An Opportunity To Make A Better Nation."
"We have an opportunity to make a better nation." – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Want To Know How To Help on MLK Day In Maine?
During the 1950s and ’60s, civil rights icon Martin Luther King, Jr. recognized the power of service to strengthen communities and achieve common goals.
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An idea that began with Franklin D. Roosevelt's Civilian Conservation Corps 76 years ago and extends through several presidents in both parties.
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A New Era of Service by Barack Obama
Read Barack Obama's editorial in TIME Magazine on the spirit of public service and how concerned Americans can usher in a new era of giving.
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Ted Kennedy's Legacy: Service, Community, and Healthier Americans
As we remember Ted Kennedy today, let's look at his legacy of public service, his commitment to helping others, and his desire for comprehensive health reform.
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12 Days Of Giving on Causecast.org
We challenge you to give in a new way. Break the stereotype. It’s simple. Lets get the message out loud and clear: We don’t need another scarf. We need change!
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Don't have a place to stay in D.C.? Peeps will let you stay in their homes for as little as $40/night — and they post pics so you know it's not sketchy.
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United We Serve: How the White House is Transforming American Community
The White House has announced a groundbreaking national service initiative to encourage collaboration and focus on making service a way of life for Americans.
Events
- Service Nation Day of Action NYC Location: NYC
- Martin Luther King Day of Service Location: Your community!
- Rebuilding Together's "United We Serve" Day of Service Location: Washington, DC, Metro
- The 20th Annual National Service-Learning Conference Location: Nashville, TN
- Day Without A Gay Location: Everywhere!
- Global Youth Service Day Location: Worldwide!
- National "Wear Red" Day Location: Everywhere!
- Break the Cycle Volunteer Opportunity Location: Break the Cycle 5777 W. Century Blvd. Suite 1150 Los Angeles, CA 90045
People
- KeithPowers Palo Alto, CA
- willcoley Santa Monica, CA
- jasonrothberg Los Angeles, CA
Blog posts
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I just had a great phone call with AmeriCorps Alums (Points of Light Institute) and Greater DC Cares! It looks like we could potentially be working together to organize the 9/11 National Day of Ser...
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I don't know about you, but I plan to serve the DC community in memory of the tragic events that occurred on 9/11. I will be working with Greater DC Cares to organize a day of service, and we're as...
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My Experience with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Dr Martin Luther King, Jr. drove this nation to its own truth, namely that all people are created equal. Once equal, then he asks us to dance to the higher tunes; rule of law, nonviolence, prot...
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Our Hope in Obama, Our Hearts to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Dr Martin Luther King, Jr. drove this nation to its own truth, namely that all people are created equal. Once equal, then he asks us to dance to the higher tunes; rule of law, nonviolence, protec...
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Residents Urged to Include Animals in Disaster Plans
The Humane Society of the United States moving equipment and personnel to aid in possible evacuation plans Tropical Storm Hanna is making its way up the East Coast. The Humane Society of the Uni...
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If you need urgent assistance please write me a note here or call: 1 800 273 8255 National suicide hotline http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ Who Should Call? Anyone, but especially ...
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Autism Twitter Day Positive conversations about Autism with less than 140 letters
Today is Autism Twitter Day. All you twitter folk post with #ASD hash tag and you could learn something and get prizes. I guess there will be moderated discussions at 9 AM , 12:30 PM, 8 PM Pacific ...
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At first I was not going to post the questions given to me by Tom Daschle & the Obama Biden Transition Team Project on Autism and Health Reform. I was afraid that would stand in the way of creative...
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Yesterday we wrote a short book about Autism and Health Care reform. 72 active participants and who knows how many watching from work, let their fingers do the talking. We typed over 524 comments d...
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Last year, I wrote a blog posting about volunteerism. It's a topic I believe very deeply in and a practice that is a part of my own life so I want to take another look at it now that we have moved ...
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200 Students from 15 African Countries Unite in Uganda
Written by Erica D’Alessandro, Communications Officer in Uganda (Photo of IC beneficiaries at exhibition and Erica) Imagine bringing together students from countries all over the continent of A...
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Change-Maker in Women's History: Dolores Huerta
From DoSomething.org When you hear about the movement for the rights of farm workers, the first mention is Cesar Chavez, but a woman, Dolores Huerta, was just as essential to the struggle as was...
