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Keystone Student Association
November 2009
Hello! Thanks for joining us today.
Please be sure that you have your speakers turned on.
We will start the meeting around 4:00 EST!
Welcome New Members!
Agenda
Project Updates
New Club Website!
Club Survey
Jessica Hudson’s presentation!
Current Events in the News
Q&A
Name My project is… I have done ___ hours for my project so far.
I’m planning to be done with my project by…
I need help
with…
Jessica Adopt-a-highway 12 May Finding volunteers to help with trash pick-up
New Club Website!
Club Survey
What do YOU want to do in KSA? http://
www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=wk4qCyC2IAsTXfaSnb_2bcNQ_3d_3d
Results at next month’s meeting!
Angels Against Abuse, Inc.
Presented by: Jessica Jaye Hudson
Organizational Background
OUR MISSION: FAST FACTS: Location: St. Petersburg,
FL (Pinellas County, 6th Judicial Circuit)
5administrative staff, 90 members, 25 active volunteers
2years of of operation, 1 year of 501(c)3 not-for-profit status
Associated with Help-A-Child/Suncoast Centers, Juvenile Welfare Board, St. Petersburg College
Build awareness and educate the community with regard to
existing child maltreatment. To provide support, monetarily and through volunteer hours, to neglected and abused children who are removed from an abusive situation.
Child Maltreatment and the Dependency System
FAST FACTS:
An estimated 794,000 children were victims of child abuse or neglect in 2007
496,000 children living in foster care during 2007 (60% of whom entered care due to abuse and/or neglect)
Impact of child abuse and neglect includes physical, psychological, behavioral, and societal consequences
1/3 of those maltreated will eventually victimize their own children
What We Do
Volunteer Outreach Program:
•Sallie HouseBirthday Parties
•Music and Arts•Help-A-Child
Parent AideMedical Foster CareChild Abuse Recovery ServicesTotal Family Strategies
Resource Coordination Program:•Case Tracking•Family Co-op Connection•Angel Agency Alliance
Angel Advocacy Program:•Political Research and Development•Child Advocacy Expo•National Abuse Awareness Month
Fundraising:•Blue Ribbon Gala•Golf Tournament•Children’s Fashion Show•Grant writing
What role do I play?…development
directorMy responsibilities…
Hands on volunteer…Sallie House Birthday
Parties
>Manage all fundraising activities (events, grant writing, capitalcampaign, individual/business contributions)
>Set fundraising goals
> Develop new programs and services, improve current services
How do I get involved?
THERE IS HOPE, YOU CAN MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE!
1. Research ~ knowledge is power• Children’s Bureau
2. Contact local agencies www.friendsnrc.org/contacts/contacts.asp
3. Volunteer!• Emergency Shelters• Special Services• Run/Walks• Advocate
…and its as easy as 1, 2, 3
Thank you for your attention!
(Any Questions?)
Community Service in the News!
Any other questions?
Thanks for coming today!
See you next month! December 2nd @ 4:00 EST