The nature of these efforts dictates strong collaborative efforts between agencies and organizations. United Way has designed its process and timing to enable this match. Applications are due December 8th Notification of successful grantees December 22 Over 475 communities across the country, including five in Kansas, are investing in the Search Institutes Developmental Assets Strategies. At a time when many people feel overwhelmed by the problems and challenges facing children and adolescents, communities across the country are discovering new energy in working together toward a positive vision for young people. High school students read books on Saturday mornings to younger children at the public library.
Neighbors get together for neighborhood potlucks.
Community members look adolescents in the eye and smile as they pass on the street or in the mall. Older adults partner with parents to sponsor a Scout Troop. Neighbors learn the names, ages and birthdays of every child in their neighborhood. Seniors visit local schools weekly during the lunch hour, and kids can talk to them about anything they want to talk about. Students staff a phone line that connects young people to youth programs so that they know about and are involved in creating their own opportunities for growth and caring.