Students will clean school property and plant flowers. They will also collect paper around their neighborhoods to recycle. With the money they raise they will donate it to an orphanage.

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Together we are going to feed a great number of homeless animals and we plan to continue doing this systematically in the future.

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I did a Food Drive at School with the Student Council!!! It was really good, we put boxes for grades, and every grade had to bring canned foods, or other foods!!It was really fun and interesting, I like this Project!!!

Education volunteering

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Food Bank volunteering. Volunteers volunteered their time at a food bank that serves migrant workers and displaced people from North Korea

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As we decided what project we would like to do and what the community needs, we started to think about a food drive.
A friend and I helped at a soup kitchen last year and we really enjoyed it! Soon we were sure that we would like to do - we'd walk around the neighborhood to collect can goods for a soup kitchen in our area.
We walked around the neighborhood and got a lot of cans! We were happy to donate them to a local soup kitchen!
It was fun to help the community :-)

This event is about help and donation. It took place on the 23 of April.
I, as the leader of the organized even, was gathering cloth for donation during the the week before April 23th. I've got a lot of cloth, shoes, shocks for people who heed this help. I was very happy about the ammount of cloth donation. A lot of people wanted to help and they did. The project went very well. I really appriciate help at my school with announcements about donation and participation of students and teachers as well. I am from Ukraine and we don't have a lot of projects like this one. I am sure I'll try to spread the ideas on order to help our society and ecology. Everyone should participate. It's help and fun at the same time. Do you have any ideas? Than go for it and hurry uo to create your own GYSD!

Tanya Kuptsova

Ukraine

17 youths volunteered at a Food Bank serving immigrant workers

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we had 3 projects concerning GYSD :
first a group of 5 youth attended a youth exchange in Greece related to the environment dated from 17 till 24 April.
Second, in a Euromedeterian youth exchange there was a revival for a local remote town, with the help of Casper a guy from Litwanya.
Third,it happened that GYSD dates with the TUNISIAN HERITAGE NATIONAL DAY, so we organized a cerenomy day for a group of youth coming from a far place in the deserts to get introduced to the properties and heritage of living in the Tunisian deserts

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we had 3 projects concerning GYSD :
first a group of 5 youth attended a youth exchange in Greece related to the environment dated from 17 till 24 April.
Second, in a Euromedeterian youth exchange there was a revival for a local remote town, with the help of Casper a guy from Litwanya.
Third,it happened that GYSD dates with the TUNISIAN HERITAGE NATIONAL DAY, so we organized a cerenomy day for a group of youth coming from a far place in the deserts to get introduced to the properties and heritage of living in the Tunisian deserts.

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Today, the Chernobyl disaster does not generate the headlines it did when nuclear reactor no. 4 exploded on April 26, 1986, at 1:23 AM, with the winds blowing 70% of the radioactive debris and toxins into Belarus. However, the aftermath of this catastrophe continues to have devastating effects on the people of the Chernobyl region, especially the children. Spawned by the conscience and concerns of people throughout the U.S., scores of grass root programs have emerged to help the people most affected by the Chernobyl explosion.

In 1997, representatives from across the United States gathered to explore the formation of a national organization to help coordinate and sustain these community programs. At the end of the conference, the seeds for a new organization were sown to assist the people of the Chernobyl region.

Throughout the next year, a working group continued to develop the structure and define the role of the organization and in October 1998, Children of Chernobyl U.S. Alliance (CofCUSA) was officially formed. Working through an alliance of the many community organizations, individuals and programs (as well as various corporations, businesses, and foundations) directly involved in these humanitarian efforts, CofCUSA is a private, non-profit organization with tax-exempt status.

CofCUSA is supportive of all ongoing efforts and provides support services to both new and existing groups; has established a network of resources; and is committed to developing new program initiatives to meet the needs of those in the Chernobyl region.

The primary focus of the community groups has been that of providing health recuperation respites for the children of Chernobyl. However, other groups engaged in significant program activities provide:

humanitarian aid and medicines to orphanages, community centers, and hospitals;

assistance for those with special medical needs, e.g., visually impaired, prosthetics, and seriously ill;

Friday April 23rd, students from the La Entrada Middle School Youth Action Council spent their afternoon weeding the garden, to get it ready for planting.Haven House is a transition homeless shelter for families. Their organic garden is one of their only sources of fresh fruits and vegetables.

I received permission from the Vice Principal at my High School to collect petfood for the Humane Society in front of career center.

The school read my announcement at the beginning so that all students and teachers would bring food for the event.

I recruited two students from the High School to help me with this project.

I collected Ona and One-half garbage cans full of pet food. I delivered it to the Humane Society.

Purpose:
To help children, the old people and disabled.
Show our love to them, give them joy and happiness. To get them all they need for children’s home, retirement home and nursing home.

Objective:
To do the charity concert, to raise money for the people in need and to involved a young people to participate in this project.

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Planted several apple tree to help save the planet and feed those that are less fortunate and can't buy fresh fruit.

We have an event planned for foster children in Las Vegas. We will be setting up craft tables, scrapbook tables, and a donation drop off for summer camp items.

In Kayirikiti neighbourhood 6 in 10 of the children go hungry every day. Malnutrition affects children's health and development and ability to learn. So on Global Youth Service Day 40 children from Kayirikiti neighbourhood will join forces to train local residents, through literature and drama on the impact of malnutrition and food storage skills. Youth will then mobilize for food stuffs and set-up a local food bank to ensure food security in the area. Children will use the experience to enhance their academic subjects. In the long run the project is anticipated to reach over 5,000 children in the area by 2015.

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We are collecting all kinds of stuff for the poor, for example food, clothes, toys. Anything that is not necessary and could be useful for others.

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After watching and learning about the story of stuff (www.storyofstuff.com) students decided that we have a need on our campus to recycle more, including our daily consumption of juice boxes in the after-school program. They also decided that they could help motivate the school to donate some of their used stuff.
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Students wrote a letter to the principal requesting permission for both projects. They were allowed to proceed with the clothes drive. However, due to concerns with vermin getting in the large recycling receptacles, the campus wide milk carton and juice carton project was declined.
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Students worked hard making posters to promote our project. As a group we will take the clothes to donate at Mission Arlington on the way to the lunch celebration.
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Students have decided they will still recycle their juice cartons, we will just have to find an alternative for getting them to a recycling facility.

The new Columbus Interfaith Youth Group under the umbrella of the Interfaith Center for Peace is holding their first joint service project bringing together youth and their mentors from several organizations and residents of the Near East Side to “Spruce Up” the neighborhood. This project is in collaboration with the Columbus City, “Keep Columbus Beautiful” initiatives for April 2010, Earth Day.

On Saturday, April 24, the youth will grab litter, uproot weeds, remove trash and offer their help to area residents’ and area churches outdoor projects including planting flowers, tilling gardens and painting fences.

After the spruce up, hundreds of pinwheels will be planted in the neighborhood. Since April is also “Child Abuse Prevention” month, Franklin County Children Services has partnered with Ohio Children's Trust Fund and other counties across the state to promote Pinwheels for Prevention. This campaign is designed to enhance awareness about child abuse and neglect.

Participating Organizations:
Interfaith Center for Peace
First Unitarian Universalist Church,
Ohio Muslims,
Muslim Family Social Services,
Art of Living,
Covenant Presbyterian Church,
Noor Islamic Cultural Center,
Promise Land Believers Fellowship,
International Gospel Center,
Youth Advocate Services,
Isha Foundation,
HIP HOP,
Harmony Project

We will be celebrating our 2nd Annual Global Youth Day Celebration at Long Elementary School in Dearborn, Michigan on 3100 Westwood Street. We will be cleaning around the school, cleaning out the garden and the playground areas, and planting a tree.

Visalia Police Activities League,Youth Leadership Program was created for “at-risk” young people in our community in hopes of bringing about change in their attitudes and building self esteem so they will not choose gangs and drugs and instead choose a productive path for their future.

This year’s class in made up of 13 youth between the ages of 14 and 17 and 70% of them are part of the Foster Care program. The group's community project for the 2010 Global Youth Services Day is "Loose Change for Change" and proceeds will go to help the Homeless organizations in our community. (Namely: The Visalia Rescue Mission, The Visalia Soup Kitchen and The Battered Women’s Shelter.)

The group will distribute donation containers to 30 area businesses and organizations and loose “change” will be collected during the months of March and April 2010. The project will culminate with a “Walk for Change” where the Youth Leadership youth and their friends and family will solicit sponsors and walk a 5 mile route that ends at a local park. The Walk for Change will take place on May 1, 2010 and will be accompanied by a barbeque and entertainment at the end of the walk.

This is a spring event at a local school. We are using this event as a way to support our project of collecting non-perishables for The Carpenter's Table, which is a local food pantry. We will put up a table at the entrance of the school and collect the goods as people arrive. This food drive has been publicized throughout the school and community.

This event is being done by Girl Scouts in the local school district and it will take place at River Ridge Elementary School, Moore, SC.

We will learn about Atlanta's homeless population and hunger and the causes and solutions from the staff and clients at Hosea Feed the Hungry. Our students will then work together to assemble food packages for distribution to the city's poor families and the homeless.

Global Potential provides urban youth from low-income communities with the skills and perspective that enable them to make positive change in their lives, communities, and the global community. In July, Global Potential youth embark on a 6 week journey of community service in a rural village in the Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, and Haiti. On April 24, our youth from all over Brooklyn are coming together to kick-off their year of community service, while learning about Nicaragua. Volunteers will discuss the projects they will undertake, make concrete plans, and discuss these plans with a country advisor.

Free block party for the South Park neighborhood. Food, games and activities.

We would like to help on people who are socially disadvantaged, therefore we have put together all our knowledge and we are visiting a Childrens Home where we are going to help the youth and have fun!

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THE Syracuse Chiefs PRESENT
Global Youth Service Day @ The Ballpark
Friday April 23, 2010 6:00 pm (gates open at 5)
Syracuse Chiefs vs. Rochester Red Wings

A non-perishable food drive focused on addressing the critical issue of hunger and educating youth to identify and address the needs of their communities through service. Youth programs are invited to come together and join in trying to help mobilize and engage as many children, teenagers and parents as possible at the ballpark for this wonderful annual campaign that promotes community improvement.

Presented by the Syracuse Chiefs Baseball Club.

Receive $1.00 off a regular price ticket for every non-perishable food item you donate (Maximum discount $3.00)

Representatives from CNY local volunteer groups will be @ the ballpark so bring your child and sign up to volunteer, and improve your community!

For more information, please contact the Chiefs at 315-474-7833 or promointerns@syracusechiefs.com

SATURDAY, APRIL 24
Highland School Family Service Day Projects

Each project listing includes the following: agency name, location, time frame, and a short description of the work that will be done. Each project will have also have an Upper School Key Club or Leadership class student assigned to it as the Highland point of contact at the service site. Contact Megan Catalfamo at mcatalfamo@highlandschool.org or 540.878.2727 to sign up.

Hoofin’ It for the Haven
Registration at 8:00 am; Walk begins at 9:00 am
Airlie Conference Center
Volunteers are needed to join Highland’s team, Hawks Hoofin’ It for the Homeless, on this 4 mile walkathon for Fauquier Family Shelter Services, a organization that provides short-term shelter, transitional housing and comprehensive services to homeless families in our community. This event is great for all ages and includes food, music, and entertainment. Visit www.fauquierfamilyshelter.org to sign up. Individuals who raise $50 will receive a t-shirt.
On-site contact: Hannah Grothaus and Sarah Henry (Upper School) or Jill Mitchell (Lower and Middle School) 540.428.1939

Habitat for Humanity Birdhouse Workshop –
Make a Great Gift for Mother’s and/or Father’s Day!
Location: Highland School Center for the Arts lobby and patio
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Two ways to help:
1) Build, paint, then purchase your own birdhouse for a personalized gift. Cost is $10/birdhouse
2) Help assemble birdhouses to be sold
All proceeds from the sale of birdhouses will benefit the Habitat for Humanity Student Build program to build a house for a low income family in Fauquier County.
On-site contact: Kat McMullen and Cristina Stubbe

American Chestnut Foundation Tree Planting
Location: The Plains
Time: 9am -12pm (possibly longer, if volunteers are available.)

(Month 1)- We sent collected socks to the military overseas.
(Month 2)-We sharpened thousands of pencils for schools in Afghanistan. We prepared school supplies for shipment.
(Month 3)-In less than 26 days,we have collected $182.80 for Box Tops for Education. This project will be on-going. Our goal this school year is $500.00. Our goal next year is $1,000.00. All money will go to the puchase of food certificates for hungry people in our own community. (Our projects are limited only to our dreams.)