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Videos
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Do 1 Thing Animated Short Trailer - Do1Thing to Help Homeless Youth
Pasquale Chieffalo, a graduate student in the Communications, Design & Technology department at Parsons, The New School for Design produces short animated promo for the Do1Thing project. Chieffalo animated the short as well as composed original music for the project. Using Aftereffects software to convey a simple but clear message, Do1Thing to help homeless youth. A NATIONWIDE CALL TO ACTION www.do1thing.org There are more homeless people today than at any previous time in U.S. history. Right now, more than 1.3 million of them are children. Do1Thing is our call to action to make a difference. We believe that by focusing our efforts on highlighting 1 Cause while asking people to do 1 Thing for that cause, great change will come. More than 30 Pulitzer-prize winning photographers and some of the most recognized names in photography have come together to put a “face” on teenage homelessness while asking you to put a “face” on activism and do 1 thing to help. Why focus on teenage homelessness? Three out of every 10 homeless adults admit to a history in foster and with 25,000+ children “aging out” of the foster care system each year, many will end up experiencing homelessness. The issues surrounding homelessness are gigantic. The solutions offered are endless. But what if everyone did 1 thing on 1 day to help this 1 cause? PROJECT PARTNERS It is the goal of Do1Thing to not only raise awareness for teenage homelessness, but also to promote and support the work of those non profits who have a long history of providing education, health care, job training and temporary housing to them. Through sustainable projects they are moving children from a life on the streets to permanent housing and a future. We are proud to partner with the following organizations. Covenant House International www.covenanthouse.org The largest privately funded agency in the Americas providing shelter and other services to homeless, runaway and throwaway youth. Stand Up For Kids www.standupforkids.org Their mission is to help homeless and street kids. They do this, every day, in cities across America through volunteers who go to the streets in order to find, stabilize and otherwise help homeless and street kids improve their lives. All facets of their mission are guided by the mandate that their volunteer’s tell kids they care about them and then, at every point, prove it. Do1Thing is a project of The Heart Gallery of New Jersey, a unique not-for-profit dedicated to raising awareness about foster children available for adoption. Through the volunteer efforts of some of the country's most prestigious photographers, portraits are taken that help capture the individuality and spirit of each foster child who is eligible to be adopted. www.heartgallerynj.org To view more of Pasquale Chieffalo's work, visit his website: http://www.pasqualechieffalo.com/
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CALIFORNIA: YEAH, a youth homeless shelter in Berkeley, CA
Ken and Melanie Light visit the YEAH, a youth homeless shelter in Berkeley, CA, as part of Do1Thing. Ken Light: Ken is a social documentary photographer whose work has appeared in books, magazines and exhibitions. Light has spent much of his 35 year long photographic career working in a black-and-white documentary mode, with the hope that photographic evidence will make a political difference. He has worked with many NGO's who have used his images to tell the story of the communities he has documented in brochures, posters and on-line, trying to impact social conditions. His work has been focused on America. As well his work has been published in book form by Aperture, The Smithsonian Institution and University of California Press. His seven books include Coal Hollow, Delta Time, Texas Death Row, To The Promised Land, With These Hands and the text Witness In Our Time. His new work was exhibited last year in a one-person show at the International Center for Photography. He is represented by the Barry Singer Gallery. Melanie Light is an author and multi-media dabbler. She is a co-author of “Coal Hollow” and the founding executive director of Fotovision, a nonprofit that provides community and education for documentary photographers. She has written about documentary photographers in catalogs for exhibitions at the Southeast Museum of Photography in Daytona Beach, SF Camerawork and the Museum of Photographic Arts in San Diego, among others. Produced by Ken and Melanie Light for the Do1Thing Project http://do1thing.org
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The Covenant House Artisans Woodworking Program is a career-training initiative that teaches homeless and at-risk youth fine woodworking. A local business in Washington, DC, hired some of graduates of this program. Watch here to see how that worked out. Produced by Lucian Perkins for the Do1Thing Project http://do1thing.org
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Obama @ Nation's First YOUTH INAGURAL BALL 1.20.09
The President and First Lady address Youth Ball attendees on the importance of YOUNG PEOPLE in the 2008 General Election. http;//www.theyoungestcandidate.com
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Youth Mentoring Connection
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Black Eyed Peas “Youth Voices”
Learn more about Adobe Youth Voices by visiting http://www.plantandinspire.org. Adobe and Black Eyed Peas’ non-profit, Adobe Youth Voices (AYV), is aimed at empowering youth in underserved communities around the globe with real-world experiences and 21st century tools to communicate their ideas, exhibit their potential, and take action in their communities.
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Slash On Youth Homelessness and the LAYN Rocks! Benefit Concert
Slash and friends join forces to battle youth homelessness in Los Angeles during the LAYN Rocks! benefit concert November 22 at the Avalon Hollywood. Hosted by comedian George Lopez, LAYN Rocks! will unite musical talents Slash, Ozzy Osbourne, Perry Farrell, Tom Morello, Billy Idol, Chester Bennington of Linkin Park, Travis Barker, Andrew Stockdale of Wolfmother, Dave Navarro, and many others for a night of great music and a step toward eradicating youth homelessness. The Los Angeles Youth Network (http://layn.org) is a volunteer driven nonprofit organization based on helping over 10,000 homeless adolescents become self-sufficient by providing shelter, food, and counseling for the abused, neglected, and abandoned. An incredible lineup of passionate artists has been recruited, linking social awareness and entertainment together under one roof.
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A short video by a good friend of mine. She says this to describe it: "You'll be able to see, hear, and feel why I became an educator/facilitator. This is why I am inspired each day, and I hope that you too, will feel the urgency to change this society fo
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This a benefit concert happening in Hollywood, CA on Nov. 11th, to support LifeWorks which mentors LGBT youth.
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Causecast featured organization The Trevor Project share stories about The Trevor Helpline, a free confidential service for gay and questioning youth.
Articles
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Corrupt Judges Paid To Detain Youths In Private Jails
Two former judges in Pennsylvania have admitted to receiving more than 2.6 million dollars in pay-offs from companies that run private prisons.
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Skateboard School Brings Hope and Relief to the Lives of Kabul Youth
Creative Visions Partners with Skateistan to Brings Cultural and Educational Opportunities to Afghan Children.
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Youth Activists in Azerbaijan Losing Freedom of Speech
Think it's getting hard to be a journalist in America? Try Azerbaijan, where student Parviz Azimov was expelled for accusing professors of taking bribes.
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The Power of Youth and the Winnable Battle Against Global Hunger
I was so grateful to discuss a topic I love, the World Food Programme's "Fill the Cup" campaign and school feeding program.
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The Youngest Candidate: Four Youths That Voted For Themselves Before Most Of Us Voted At All
The Youngest Candidate follows the campaign trail of four electoral hopefuls under the legal drinking age.
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Watch "The Gift," a film about Youth Mentoring Connection.
Causecast featured organization Youth Mentoring Connection enhances the lives of young people.
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NextAid Update: Youth Projects In South Africa
Causecast organization NextAid is feeling the pinch of the struggling economy, but they've still been hard at work on community-building projects in Africa.
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Alliance Of Youth Movements Summit Live Streaming On Causecast
At the Alliance of Youth Movements Summit, people from around the world will discuss the power of technology to create social change. Check it out live!
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Youth Homelessness Awareness Month - How To Get Involved
Children make up 27% of the U.S. homeless population. November is Youth Homelessness Awareness Month -- time to reverse this troubling trend.
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Bassnectar On President Obama, The Internet, And Inspiring Youth Culture To Impact Change
Bassnectar recently spoke to Causecast about Obama, the Internet, empowering youth, facilitating social change, and what inspires him to inspire others.
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Electric Touch Finds Its Power in Youth and America
Electric Touch found time for Causecast’s Brandon Deroche at the Mile High Festival to discuss their inspirations and the hope they have in youth and America.
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Senator John Kerry Calls On American Youth For A Green Movement
With the Climate Change Conference only a few weeks away, the time is now to make your voice heard. If you're loud enough you may win a trip to D.C.!
Events
- Global Youth Service Day Location: Worldwide!
- Chrysalis Holiday Party Volunteer Opportunity Location: Pacoima Youth & Family Center - 11243 Glen Oaks Blvd, Pacoima, CA 91331
- Monday Night Social Location: 1645 Wilcox Ave., Hollywood, CA 90028
- 4th Annual Step Up to the Holiday Spirit Winter Carnival Location: Gertz-Ressler High School 2023 South Union Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90007
- Purchase Unique and Meaningful Holiday Gifts Today Location: Online at www.nextaid.org
- The 20th Annual National Service-Learning Conference Location: Nashville, TN
- Rockin Unlimited Location: Irvine Lake in Orange County 4621 Santiago Canyon Rd. Silverado, CA 92676
- Power Shift 09 Location: Washington, DC
- Local Media for Social Change Location: Occidental College, Los Angeles, CA Mosher Auditorium in the Norris Hall of Chemistry
- Pre-Release Screening of "Away We Go" Location: Vista Theater 4473 Sunset Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90027
- GO Rocks at the Roxy Location: The Roxy 9009 Sunset Blvd. Hollywood, CA
- M.O.D.-Moment of Decision Location: The Norris Cinema Theater 3535 S. Figueroa St Los Angeles, CA 90089
Organizations
People
- Richard Soquel, CALIFORNIA,
- MFH
- NYOF Sausalito, CA
- Jill Johnston kingston, ON
- Kathy Tillotson Huntington Beach, CA
- imJmi
- lovesprout St Petersburg, FL
- David Corey San Francisco, CA
- Mitchell Mayall Austin, TX
- Christopher Guitarte Ontario, CA
- ticketyTah San Diego, CALIFORNIA
- KeithPowers Palo Alto, CA
Blog posts
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NEXTAID Youth With A Vision: Community Center And Children's Residential Village
THE VILLAGE Intended to showcase natural building design, the earth-friendly sustainable village in Dennilton, South Africa will serve as a beacon of hope in a community that has been devastated b...
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Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs Helps Launch new programming for The Art of Elysium
Summer of 2008 brought some exciting new programming services to The Art of Elysium, thanks to a generous Youth Arts & Education grant from the Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs. T...
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"The Wizard of Oz" With We Can
The Art of Elysium had the exciting opportunity to bring teen patients and families from We Can (a parent-initiated pediatric brain tumor network that serves greater Los Angeles, Bakersfield, Sacra...
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Wow, I can’t believe we are really here!! It has been a long and eventful trip but we made it! The plane ride seemed to go on forever and when we got here it was World Youth Day and 500.000 peo...
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What's my Cause? Thats tough. I mean, the ability of every person on this planet to have access to basic necessities and an opportunity for economic success is my hope in life. I guess that wou...
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What's my Cause? Thats tough. I mean, the ability of every person on this planet to have access to basic necessities and an opportunity for economic success is my hope in life. I guess that wou...
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I'll put it out there - I worked for Bush in the first term. Go ahead, hate me. Go ahead and hate me and believe what you will based on what you think you know. One of the fundamental problems w...
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Swingsets and Games On The Closet Shelf...
I mowed around the big wooden swing set for the millionth time yesterday. I have wanted to burn the thing since July 4th 2002. When Tanner said his last words and lost interest in everything in our...
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END WORLD POVERTY AND INEQUALITY
THINK.MTV.COM & MTV NETWORKS TO WORLD PREMIERE WILL. I. AM’S NEW VIDEO INSPIRED BY GLOBAL INITIATIVE Celebrities Band Together to End World Poverty and Inequality in “In My Name” ...
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Updates from NextAid's Africa Projects
Dear NextAid Supporter, I wanted to take this opportunity to introduce myself and thank you for your ongoing support of NextAid. As a grassroots organization, we truly rely on the involvement an...
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Friends, Why bother right? AIDS was an epidemic that swept through America like so 10 years ago and now it's this thing that we don't really hear that much about anymore. I mean it's not like 2 ...
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The Braemar Men's Tennis Club 3rd Annual Poker Tournament
Pacific Lodge Boys' Home Steve Lapin's Infiniti of Thousand Oaks, Volvo of Calabasas & Mitsubishi of Calabasas presents The Braemar Men's Tennis Club 3rd Annual Poker Tournament Sunday,...
