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According to the FBI's Uniform Crime Report, an estimated 16,204 murders were committed in the United States in 2002. Homicide survivors, a large and vulnerable population, need help grieving their...
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Battered women and victims of rape and assault have suffered substantial harm, and their families and the communities in which they live are also impacted by these crimes. In Milwaukee, where police...
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In an effort both to raise funds and to serve the community, Florida Gulf Coast University's Center for Civic Engagement holds a basket making competition each year in which university groups compete...
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Faith-based organizations usually have deep roots in the communities in which they serve. Because homeownership provides stability for children, generates wealth for families and creates community...
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This effective practice shares a portrait of faith-based organizations and communities, excerpted with permission from the National Crime Prevention Council's 2002 report, "Changing Communities...
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The Charitable Choice provision of the federal welfare reform law, enacted in 1996, encourages states to involve community and faith-based organizations in providing federally funded welfare services...
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Lack of reliable transportation can be an insurmountable barrier for individuals who want to move off welfare into the workforce. Without transportation, it's difficult to search for jobs, get to...
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People experiencing homelessness often need assistance from several community agencies to become self-sufficient. Soup kitchens may provide food, while faith-based shelters provide emergency shelter...
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Participating in a service-learning activity does not guarantee a beneficial learning experience. The Youth Service Opportunities Project (YSOP) in New York emphasizes reflection in all of its...
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The local public schools in the Greater Homewood area in Baltimore, Maryland, were in dire need of resources such as school supplies, school uniforms, books and volunteers. The Greater Homewood...
