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Help us uplift and empower young women of color in Louisville
ORGANIZATION: 300FOR300
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3 people are interested
We are 300FOR300 a non-profit organization that is uplifting and empowering young women of color in Louisville, Kentucky.
We provide free laptops, writing courses, and teach young women to tell their stories so that we can share their stories with the world.
We are looking for volunteers to help in our classes, to help with local community groups, transportation and so much more.
If you have the heart to help young women of color in Louisville, please let us know what you are passionate about and how you would like to help make Louisville a place of healing.
More opportunities with 300FOR300
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About 300FOR300
Location:
3996 Chicago Drive SW, Grandville, MI 49418, US
Mission Statement
300FOR300 is a 501(c)(3) education based non-profit that provides free laptops and writing courses to middle school aged girls of color in Louisville, Kentucky. Through our efforts young women of color will be given the chance to share their stories and dreams with the world. Our mission is to create massive positive action in the face of inequality and injustice. By sharing stories, we believe we can create a more compassionate community for young girls in Louisville. We plan to give away 300 laptops to 300 local girls.
Description
Program Status - Louisville, Kentucky
300FOR300 has gifted laptops to the 40+ middle school-aged girls who have gone through our writing and expression course.
We will launch our summer leadership program in July 2022 with girls who have completed our writing program, to prepare them to help the incoming classes.
Engagement Requirements for Participants are:
* Online application
* Interview
* Completion of a six-week master course
Pilot Program
In December of 2020, 300FOR300 wrapped its pilot program with 20 local girls.
* Participants were provided brand new laptops and received instruction from high-level educators,
artists, and a mental health worker.
* Laptops, supplies, and snacks were provided by 300FOR300. Staff was sourced from local
volunteers. Facilities for screenings/education were sponsored by the Kentucky Science Center.
April 2021
300FOR300 held a 4-week Poetry Workshop at the Kentucky Science Center that helped local
girls unlock and express difficult emotions while exploring their diverse identities and perspectives.
August 2021 300FOR300 held a summer session with another twenty participants. This was made possible through a partnership with the Louisville Urban League.
Other notable partnerships:
300 Run Club was gifted new running shoes from Fleet Feet.
Other programs:
* 300 Youth Leadership
* 300 DR (Dancers + Rappers)
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
635 West Market StreetLouisville, KY 40202
DATE POSTED
September 20, 2021
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Office Management
- Executive Admin
- Program Management
- Community Outreach
- Storytelling
GOOD FOR
- Teens
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- 8-10 hours a week