Action Plan for Community Service

A national initiative to bridge the unmet needs of frontline service programs to untapped resources of professional time, talents, manpower, inkind and financial donations in every United States county. Objectives include:

• EDUCATION: To communicate the scope of the problem.
• AWARENESS: To present the need for assessment.
• SUPPORT: To strengthen existing programs.

PATHWAYS: To provide additional ways that people can help.

. IN THE SPOTLIGHT Communities in Crisis: Pushed Beyond the Economic Limit: Comprehending the impact of hyperinflation, bankruptcies, foreclosures, and consumer debt in communities across the United States. Humanitarian Resource Institute Legal Resource & Assistance Center. Contingency Planning: National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials:  Journal of Housing and Community Development, October 2004.  See also: Protecting America's Families: Predatory Lending. HRI Homeless Prevention Initiative: Information resources, legal assistance, federal policy advocacy. Click here for more info Health Promotion and Prevention - A New Priority: “Approximately 95% of the 1.4 trillion dollars that we spend as a nation on health goes to direct medical care services, while an estimated 5% is allocated to preventing disease and promoting health. Expanding the Scope of Volunteer Opportunities Through the America's National Community Needs Database In an effort to expand the scope of volunteer opportunities for America's youth, Humanitarian Resource Institute and Youth Service America are joining together to expand the reach of America's Community Needs Database. SERVEnet is the premier website on service and volunteering. Through SERVEnet, users can enter their zip code, city, skills, interests, and availability and be matched with organizations needing help. . REGISTER NOW! ORGANIZATION VOLUNTEER LOGIN Get Involved! Use the Get Involved! box from SERVEnet.org to find volunteer opportunities in your community. ZIP CodeClick Enter   Use the Advanced Search if you want to search by more than zip code. Nonprofit organizations may also Post Opportunities for volunteers on SERVEnet.org.  ..

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CDC/NASD: Families Taking Charge: Controlling Stress

CDC/NASD: Families Taking Charge: Helping Children Cope

Youth Crisis Programs

• There are 1.3 million runaway and homeless youth in the United States. 
• 5,000 runaway and homeless youth die each year of assault, disease, and suicide. 
• On an average day in the United States, 3,228 children run away from home. ... ... ... ... .... .... 

The National Runaway Switchboard operates a confidential hotline for runaway youth, teens in crisis, and concerned friends and family members.  All services are free and available 24 hours every day.... ... ... ... ... .... ....  .. ... ... ... ... .... ....
National Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center
1-866-SAFEYOUTH
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Up to date statistics, School & community based programs, suicide prevention & intervention programs and Research: Risk and protective factors related to youth violence and suicide.  Information specialists available Monday through Friday from 8:00 to 6:00 p.m. Est. .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... 
Project Safe Place
1-888-290-7233
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Project Safe Place provides access to immediate help and supportive resources for young people in crisis through a network of over 9,126 sites sustained by qualified agencies, trained volunteers, and businesses in 32 states. .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... 
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