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Assessment 2 – Community Resources

For this assessment, you will research a selected local, national, or global nonprofit organization or government agency to determine how it contributes to public health and safety improvements, promotes equal opportunity, and improves the quality of life within the community and submit your findings in a 3–5 page report.

Before you complete the detailed instructions in the courseroom, first review the local, national, and global nonprofit organizations and government agencies in the list below and select one to be the focus of your assessment.

• Boys and Girls Club: Provides after-school programs for young people to enhance their lives and shape their futures.

• PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center: Offers resources for students, parents and educators to create safe and supportive environments. They have specific programs like Kids Against Bullying and Teens Against Bullying.

• Homes for Our Troops: Builds and donates specially adapted custom homes for severely injured post 9/11 veterans to help them reubild their lives.

• Blue Campaign: The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s campaign to combat human trafficking and raise awareness.

• National Center for Family Homelessness: The National Center on Family Homelessness is the leading organization focused solely on ending homelessness for children and families. We conduct state-of-the-art research and develop, share, and implement innovative solutions to end family homelessness in America and give every child a chance