TAKE CHARGE LINKS

Plenty of people are out there taking charge of community problems. Here is a list of organizations on the Internet that can help you create community change.

The Academy for Educational Development is a non-profit organization dedicated to solving community problems in health, education, youth development, and the environment.

America's Promise is dedicated to mobilizing groups and individuals to strengthen youth skills and character.

The Center for Civic Education specializes in citizenship education and civic participation.

The Center for Youth as Resources provides resources for young people working in the areas of civic engagement, violence prevention, environmental issues and more.

Close Up Foundation empowers people to exercise the rights and accept the responsibilities of citizens in a democracy.

Community Works Online Resource Center offers access to school- and community-based service-learning tools.

Constitutional Rights Foundation offers publications, programs, and web resources to educate America's young people about the importance of civic participation in a democratic society.

Corporation for National and Community Service provides opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to engage in service that addresses the nation’s needs.

Generations United provides resources for intergenerational service-learning projects.

The Innovation Center promotes tools and strategies for engaging youth and adults as partners in creating positive community change in diverse contexts.

Learn and Serve America supports service-learning programs across the country by providing funding and training.

National 4-H Council provides resources for youth in solving issues critical to their lives, their families, and society.

National Service-Learning Partnership a national network of members dedicated to advancing service-learning as a core part of every young person's education.

National Service-Learning Clearinghouse collects and distributes service-learning information for school- and community-based service programs and practitioners.

The National Service-Learning Exchange supports service-learning programs in schools and community organizations.

National Youth Leadership Council helps educate America's K-12 and college-age students while benefiting the communities where young people live.

Peace Corps World-Wise Schools seeks to engage learners in an inquiry about the world, themselves, and others to broaden perspectives, promote cultural awareness, and encourage service.

Skatepark.org Take Charge uses the building of a skateboard park as an example of how young people create community change. This site serves as a resource for anyone interested in the process of getting a public skatepark built.

Teaching Tolerance serves as a clearinghouse of information about anti-bias programs and activities being implemented by young people across the country.

Youth Service America is a resource center and alliance of organizations committed to increasing the quantity and quality of opportunities for young Americans to serve locally, nationally, or globally.