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Relates to: Human Relations Day Peace with Justice Sunday Shalom Zone Ministries UN Week
Here are some ideas for your Church & Society Committee: Earth Day: www.earthday.net/ English as 2nd Language: Classes and/or English conversation sessions to practice the language informally. Family Connection invites you to be a part of recognizing and celebrating the potential of all children with special needs. Because Family Connection is a nonprofit organization, we rely on the good will of volunteers and donors for our continued success. By arming the parents and families of these children with emotional support and informational resources, we can all help to ensure that children with disabilities in South Carolina have the family support they need. www.familyconnectionsc.org. Heifer International: www.heiferinternational.org. Working to stop world hunger. "Make a Difference Day": A national day of helping others, a celebration of neighbors helping neighbors. Everyone can participate. Created by USA WEEKEND Magazine, Make A Difference Day is an annual event that takes place on the fourth Saturday of every October. One SC church collected 500 bars of soap for their project!
Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (MADD): The mission of MADD is to stop drunk driving, support the victims of this violent crime and prevent underage drinking. Get involved with your local MADD office today to make a difference to your family, friends, and neighbors. 1-800-248-6233. www.MADD.org National Student Campaign Against Hunger and Homelessness: The Campaign is committed to ending hunger and homelessness in America by educating, engaging, and training students to directly meet individuals’ immediate needs while advocating for long-term systemic solutions.www.studentsagainsthunger.org/hunger.asp Navigators Military Ministry: www.navigators.org/us/ministries/military. This movement of men and women embraces an unwavering commitment to the Scriptures, a deep reliance on the Holy Spirit, and is fueled by prevailing prayer. Navigator staff help Christ’s followers "navigate" spiritually, coming alongside to support them as they search the Word of God to chart the course of their lives. The hallmarks of our ministry are one-to-one relationships and small-group studies focused on discipleship www.releasedtime.org/sitert/besthtml/best_about.htm = Released Time Bible Education Program: Teaching the Bible devotionally to public school students during school time but off school premises and always with parental permission is Released Time Bible Education. The Bible has been and can be legally taught on a devotional basis at a time set aside during the school day when public school students, with parental permission, leave the school premises to attend religious education classes led by religious or community groups. These classes, known as Released Time programs, are held off school premises, usually in a nearby religious facility. Since its inception in 1914, millions of students from kindergarten through high school have participated. Currently over 250,000 students participate. The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld Released Time as protected by the Constitution of the United States. www.shalomzone.org/ = The national office of the United Methodist Church originated the idea of "Shalom Zones" or places of peace for children and communities to build understanding, be nurtured, and grow in Christian faith. There are now about 300 Shalom Zones around the country. Shalom Zone is a nonprofit, faith-based program devoted to reducing the internal and external pressures of poverty. The Speak Out Against Domestic Violence Resource Brochure offers domestic violence facts, warning signs, safety planning information, resources and more. It is available in English and Spanish -- click the appropriate link to access the printable pdf. Limited supplies of a pocket-size safety planning brochure to share with victims is also available through the Avon Foundation -- inquire at info@avonfoundation.org. Students Against Drunk Drivers: www.sadd.org. SADD believes that young people can have fun, enjoy life and nurture positive personal relationships without the distraction and distortion of alcohol. SADD seeks to demonstrate positive and attractive alternatives to alcohol and other drug-infused activities for teenagers. A one page "Question & Answer" flyer titled Domestic Violence: What You Need to Know and How You Can Help includes topics such as defining the different forms of domestic violence, the signs of abuse and ways to help. Available at www.avoncompany.com/women/speakout/informational_materials/index.html www.thelostboysfoundation.org/ = The Foundation's mission is to the reunification and living enhancement of the Lost Boys of Nashville by working with the Lost Boys and their leadership to create and fund a community complex. In order to make this happen the Foundation is hosting a series of fundraising events. The proceeds will go to the Foundation, whose commitment is to the reunification and living enhancement of the Lost Boys of Sudan who have made Nashville their home. www.unicef.org/ = UNICEF
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