Action to impact

Partnership against domestic violence presents:

ACTION TO IMPACT TEEN SUMMIT 2019

When: March 2,2019

Time: 10 AM- 3 PM

Where: Decatur High School 

The theme this year, "Action to Impact", will explore what it means to positively impact our communities in supporting teen to engage in and maintain healthy relationships. By highlighting topics such as effective advocacy and bystander intervention, Teen Summit will provide teens and adults with the skills necessary for safely responding to teen dating violence in their schools and communities. 

Register: 2019PADVTEENSUMMIT.EVENTBRITE.COM

Students of the year

WHAT: Students of the Year is a philanthropic leadership development program during which students utilize professional skills such as entrepreneurship, marketing, and project management to raise funds for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. The title "Students of the Year Winner(s)" is awarded to the candidate/co-candidates who raise the most funds during the 7-week competition

WHO: Candidates are highly-motivated high school students enrolled in public or private schools who are inspired by LL's mission, compassionate leaders, and driven to make a difference in the fight against cancer. Students may participate as an individual or 2 or 3 students as as co-candidates together.

WHEN: Application Deadline is Dec. 18, 2018 @ www.lls.org/ga/soy/apply

Campaign Kickoff: January 31, 2019

Grand Finale Gala: March 23, 2019 at the Georgia Aquarium

WHY: High School Students raise money in the fight to find a cure for blood cancer. This campaign offers visibility and recognition within the community, ensuring that candidates stand out when preparing for college and beyond. This is an opportunity for students to elevate themselves through leadership and philanthropy.

Not only does this youth initiative allow students to gain leadership skills and network with peers and business leaders, but candidates are also eligible for scholarship awards. We award $5,000 in college scholarships to students based on leadership in fundraising, community involvement, mission awareness, and volunteerism.

HOW: Candidates form and lead a team to help with fundraising, planning, and communications. Along with their own websites, candidates and team members receive guidance and support from LLS staff and past candidate mentors to develop and execute an action plan to reach their personal fundraising goal. Suggested fundraising methods include a letter writing/email campaign, personal asks, and corporate sponsorships.

Duke University Summer Session

Summer College 4 week academic credit programs for students currently in grades 10-12

Summer Academy: 3 week academic enrichment program for students currently in grades 9-12

Accelerated STEM Academy: 1 week academic enrichment program for students currently in grades 9-12

We invite you to imagine yourself at Duke this summer if you are: 

-seeking to gain academic credit from renowned Duke faculty or interested in gaining deeply with a particular subject 

-hoping to spend your summer enjoying residential activities on Duke's historic West Campus

-seeking to prepare for college and to create an international network of peers 

Check out our 2018 Duke Summer Session for High School Students Blog for more information and a glimpse at what the programs are like 

Diamond in the Rough

Crown Cafe 

Join our CROWNS College & Career program as we share scholarships essay writing tips and techniques. 

When: Saturday, February 9th 

Where: Cannon Church 

Time: 9:00 - 10:15 AM

Join our CROWNS College and Career program as we welcome Miss Black GA USA Chasten McCray who will be sharing tips on how to Cross-Into-College

Open to girls and boys

2140 McGee Road 30078 Snellville US

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R2L NEXTGEN

R2L NEXTGEN

CHCI has an all-expense paid leadership experience designed for just Latino high school students. Spend a week exploring Washington, D.C., while creating lasting friendships and wonderful memories. Participate in R2L NextGen and make this a summer to remember!

Through the various interactive learning opportunities, you will better understand some of the top issues that face the Latino community. You will learn how you can leaders of change in your community. You will also inspired by the success stories of the speakers you will meet-including many CHCI alumni-who have dedicated their lives to creating a better world for us all. 

During your stay you will participate in study visits at historic sites, embassies, and museums.

Meet other emerging Latino leaders 

CHCI will be hosting two classes of R2L NextGen participants in 2019

The two programs will take place June 23-28 and July 14-19, 2019

Currently accepting applications from the following areas:

Atlanta,Georgia 

Applications due January 15, 2019 @ 11:59 pm 

To be eligible to apply, students must:

Reside in Cobb, Dekalb, Fulton, or Gwinnett County

Be a current 10th or 11th grade students 

Demonstrate interest in learning more about civic engagement 

While we do require applicants share their grades and a copy of their transcript, there is no minimum GPA requirement to apply.

All individuals are welcome to apply. However, preference is given to individuals with financial need. 

Interest in applying? Visit apply.chci.org and complete the application named R2L NextGen - Atlanta, Georgia. 

Applications open October 15,2018 

Application deadline January 15,2019