Today, we are spotlighting a organization that is not new on fighting causes. DoSomething.org, is an organization for young adults that believes you have the power to make a difference. It is their aim to inspire, support and celebrate a generation of doers: people who see the need to do something, believe in their ability to get it done, and then take action. In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness month DoSomething.org has teamed up with Liz Claiborne, Inc to give the power back to young girls in abusive relationships.
Last Spring, DoSomething.org launched a 1in3 initiative to fight teen dating abuse. They surveyed everyone who visited their site and found out that students really care about "Fighting Domestic Abuse, especially for young teens who are in those types of relationships, whether it be emotional, physical, verbal, mental, and digital abuse, all of which, need to stop!
With this partnership Both Liz Claiborne, Inc and DoSomething.org decided to fund projects that young people have put on in honor of Domestic Violence.
So, here is the cool part.....
You Can Recieve $250.00 grants for your project related to Domestic Violence.
Grant Details:
How much? 10 $250 Grants Deadline to apply: November 15th Types of projects this grant funds: Projects started by young people that are fighting teen dating abuse. Special consideration will be given to projects that include an event on December 3, 2009 or culminate in some way on that day.
Listen to Jaslene Gonzales PSA, Winner of America's Next Top Model, Struggle w/ Domestic Abuse as a Teen, click here.
My thoughts....
I hope that all of you will either apply or pass this great opportunity on to friends, familys, and victims of Domestic Abuse. Someone out there needs your help and your story, if you've struggled with Domestic Abuse. Please Support Both DoSomething.org and Liz Claiborne, Inc as they bring power back to young teens facing these sort of situations.
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