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9 people are interested
Looking for help with Marketing/Fundraising/Development
ORGANIZATION: The Academy Project -- The Co-Op
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9 people are interested
We are looking for volunteers to help us with Marketing, Social Media and/or Fundraising.
The County of Los Angeles has more than 32,000 youth in the foster care system. That's not a typo. Los Angeles has more foster youth than the next highest STATE population, NY.
50% of foster youth will be homeless, incarcerated, and/or institutionalized upon leaving the foster care system.
42% of foster youth will not graduate high school
Only 3% of Foster Youth go to college.
Because they are changing placements so often, Foster youth can attend anywhere from 7-20 schools while in care.
80% of Death Row inmates have been in foster care.
YOU CAN HELP!!!
You will work along side the Executive Director to promote the awareness of The Academy Project and to help generate funding to support and grow The Academy Project's programs, developing partnerships and sponsorships with business, corporations, and private donors.
What does that mean, exactly?
We need help keeping our website and social media sites current and engaging.
We need help brainstorming new and exciting ways to get more and more people to know about and support TAP. We need help with research, writing copy and press releases. We are working on a variety of grant proposals and could use the help of experienced grant writers. There is a lot to be done and we could really use your help. Join us as we change the lives of foster, homeless, and at-risk youth.
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About The Academy Project -- The Co-Op
Location:
7001 S St. Andrews, Los Angeles, CA 90047, US
Mission Statement
The Academy Project provides support and resources to foster youth in South Los Angeles, CA through education, empowerment, and community.
Description
TAP provides an innovative, year-round, after-school alternative education engagement model. Students are guaranteed continued enrollment through to the completion of 8th grade regardless of placement changes.
The County of Los Angeles has more than 35,000 youth in the foster care system. That's not a typo. Los Angeles COUNTY has more foster youth than the STATE with the 2nd highest population, NY at 26,000 foster youth.
50% of foster youth will be homeless, incarcerated, and/or institutionalized upon leaving the foster care system.
Because they are changing placements so often, Foster youth can attend anywhere from 7-20 schools while in care.
The Academy Project (TAP) was born from the principle that keeping school as a point of stability can significantly help foster children succeed educationally while providing the opportunity to form strong relationships with peers and caring adults.
Engagement begins prior to the start of the school year with CAMP XAVIER, our 2 week summer day camp that culminates in a week-long sleep-away program partnered with UCLA Unicamp.
The Co-Op after school program meets every day and provides food, tutoring, and enrichment such as music appreciation and learning to play an instrument, and reading remediation partnered with a mentoring program.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
April 2, 2018
SKILLS
- Resource Development / Management
- Organization
- Fundraising
- Project Management
- Marketing & Communications (Mar/Com)
- Multi-Tasking
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- As much as you can. Nothing is too small