Youth Initiatives Update

August 23 2012

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Bright Idea: Live Chat Crisis Services Give Youth One More Way to Connect

Offering one-on-one live chat to youth may be a good option for organizations that already offer crisis intervention and are looking for a way to reach more teens.

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Bright Idea: Need New Space? Consider Renovating an Old One Instead!

Instead of building a new site, consider renovating an old one. The price and space benefits may be worth the effort!

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Right on the Money: Reboot Your Fundraising This Fall

Five fundraising tips for youth-serving organizations, from Boys & Girls Clubs of America. read more>>

Right on the Money: Be a Funding Detective and Find a Foundation to Support Your Cause

An expert on fundraising research shares tips for identifying foundations interested in supporting youth programs. read more>>


Primary Sources: Homeless Youth Do Not Necessarily Lack Self-Esteem, Self-Efficacy

This study found that young people using a homeless shelter in New Orleans had above-average feelings of self-esteem and self-efficacy. read more>>


NCFY Recommends: California's Lessons in Gang Prevention
Over the past five years, 13 California cities have participated a gang prevention network sponsored by the National League of Cities and the National Council on Crime and Delinquency. Two new publications highlight the lessons learned by a number of the cities. read more>>

FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

Due Date: August 31, 2012

The TD Charitable Foundation's annual "Housing for Everyone" grant competition will award $100,000 each to 25 organizations working to expand the availability of transitional housing and shelters for people experiencing homelessness. Organizations that wish to apply should serve communities where TD Bank does business, demonstrate fiscal responsibility, and be able to show the impact they have made on affordable housing efforts in their communities. read more>>

 

Due Date: August 31, 2012

The MAC AIDS Fund is working to address the link between poverty and AIDS. The fund's housing grants aim to increase permanent housing for low-income people living with HIV. Applicants must provide direct housing services and have been operating for at least three years. Apply for funding on the MAC Fund website. read more>>

 

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