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ORGANIZATION: CARLTON LOCKSLEY BENNETT FOUNDATION INC
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The Carlton Locksley Bennett Foundation Inc.in a 501c3 non-profit organization created in memory of my 16 year old son Carlton Locksley Bennett who was shot and killed for a gold chain. Locksley's dream was to become an engineer as well as a professional soccer player, but his was changed on one very cold night in the Bronx February 6, 1993. Since 2009 CLBF have been a pillar in our commuity including the 5 boroughs.
We are seeking passionate people who has the heart of serving as Grant Writers, Secretaries, Board Chair, Mentors as members to join with in making a difference in the many communities that are impacted by urban violence and violence from fiirearms.
We are looking for volunteers who are dedicated in giving back. It is important that you have experience in writing grant for non-profit organizations . We need funding in order to provide the needed resources for our mission and vision in saving the lives of our childdren, youth and families. Let us make a difference in the lives of our youth as well as putting an end to gun violence as grant writers, secretary, chair board or just volunteers.
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About CARLTON LOCKSLEY BENNETT FOUNDATION INC
Location:
1188 REMSEN AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11236, US
Mission Statement
Provide scholarships for tuition, books, clothing, school uniforms & supplies for and food vouchers for students suffering from Urban violence and violence from firearms.
Description
Since March 2019 the Carlton Locksley Bennett Foundation Inc., has served many of Brooklyn's adolescents impacted by gun violence or who resides in areas where violent crimes are high. Leadership and mentoring programs are provided. The foundation vision is to established a Multi-purpose center and as its mission to continue Locksley's legacy. We aim to do this by empowering individual students to achieve educational success; by offering emotional support and inspiration that will enable our students to lead healthy and productive lives. Through fundraising, the foundation provides educational scholarships for tuition, books, clothing/toiletries, school supplies, graduation/college expense and other needs, tutoring; leadership training; bereavement counseling; therapeutic and spiritual guidance. Our 2011 initiative "Taking Back The Children Campaign" through the PACT Program "Partnership Affecting Change in Teens" a mentoring program was added. CLBF is targeting Junior and High School students who are at risk of dropping out or having challenging situations preventing them from fully engaging in school. The Foundation believes that a mentor is a person who provides support, counseling, friendship and nurturing by offering not only academic and career guidance, but also effective leadership, interpersonal and problem solving skills.
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This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
October 4, 2023
SKILLS
- Accounting
- Mentoring
- Grant Writing / Research
- Youth Services
- Graphic Design
- Secretarial
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 20
- At least 10 hours monthly for each volunteers. For the grant writers this will depend mostly on a grant and the urgency. All other volunteers Volunteers would be needed to attend Monthly board meeting.
- Confidentiality is maintain.