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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