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Higher
Education
Resources and
Opportunities
Program
HREI hosts special events and annual fundraisers
which business can be apart of: High Tea for
Human Rights, Golf Tournament at Circling
Raven Golf Club and many multi-cultural
festivities. Our Corporate sponsorship benefits
are listed at HREI.org/donate.
Get Involved
Volunteers play an important role at the institute,
from developing programs to writing grants to
pitching in around the office. Contact
[email protected] to learn how you
can get involved.
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit, HREI programs rely on your
support. Consider making a tax-deductible
donation, either a one-time gift or a monthly
sustainability pledge. We’ll make it easy for you!
Learn more at www.hrei.org/donate.
There are many professional and academic
internship opportunities available through HREI.
If you are interested in applying for an internship,
or know someone who might be interested,
please contact us at [email protected].
HUMAN RIGHTS EDUCATION INSTITUTE / 208.298.2359
Visit:414 West Fort Grounds Dr.|Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814
Volunteer
Donate
Intern
Sponsor
The Better Futures for Idaho Youth AmeriCorps
project involves multiple organizations in several
communities across the State of Idaho. As a
collaborative effort of several United Ways and other
agencies, the project encompasses roles alleviating
poverty through literacy programs, community
awareness, and resources for nonprofits. United Way
of North Idaho's mission is to improve lives in our
community. This is done with a focus on mobilizing
resources to advance education, financial stability,
and health of individuals in need.
HREI.org/HERO-program facebook.com/HumanRightsCDA
Twitter: @HREICDA
Youtube.com/HumanRightsCDA
Funding Provided by:
In Partnership with:
Participants in this program will attain a
greater awareness of the educational, finan-
cial, and career resources available to them
in the community.
Participants will receive one-on-one support
and guidance to help them pursue their aca-
demic and career interests. The H.E.R.O.
program will assist students with:
Completing applications for college,
certificate programs, or trade schools
Applying for financial aid
Developing academic planning or career
planning skills
Career counseling through mentorship
Participants will feel confident in their ability
to pursue higher education and careers in
STEM or other fields of interest.
The HREI Higher Education Resources &
Opportunities (H.E.R.O.) Program is part
of The Better Futures for Idaho Youth
AmeriCorps program. The program has
designated a VISTA employee from
AmeriCorps. The VISTA will leverage
community resources and partnerships
to support participants by: Helping participants overcome real
and perceived barriers to higher
education
Guiding participants to existing
programs and resources in the
community
Connecting participants with a mentor
that will give one-on-one support.
Strengthening participants success
through tutoring and workshops.
The Human Rights Education Institute’s
mission is to celebrate diversity and
promote human rights by educating,
raising awareness and recognizing the
value of all humanity. HREI partners with K-12 schools in our re-
gion to provide cultural education, to
supplement human rights curriculum, and
to promote an environment of inclusivity at
all grade levels. HREI works closely with local educators to
plan for future curriculum needs and is
aligned with teaching the most current
state and national bullying prevention
program models.
About the Program Outcome From
Participating H.E.R.O. Program
Human Rights
Education Institute
Where, after all, do universal human rights
begin? In small places, close to home - so
close and so small that they cannot be seen
on any maps of the world... Unless these
rights have meaning there, they have little
meaning anywhere.”
- Eleanor Roosevelt
AmeriCorps VISTA: Stephanie Guyton
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (208) 292-2359
The only limit to the height of your
achievements is the reach of your dreams
and your willingness to work hard for them.
- Michelle Obama