The month of October has been designated as Domestic Violence Awareness Month or Intimate Partner Violence Awareness Month. The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV) defines the act as the willful intimidation, assault, battery, sexual assault, and/or other abusive behavior perpetrated by an intimate partner against another. It is an…
What about the children?
National Day of Service 9/11
We are increasingly challenged to explain the significance of the events of September 11th, 2001 to America’s young people – most of whom have no first-hand memory of the occasion. In partnership with Save the Children, 9/11 Day, the Corporation for National & Community Service, and Youth Service America, youth…
We Stand Strong” Prep Rally on Sept 10th 2016
DATE: Saturday, September 10th, 2016 TIME: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM On Saturday, September 10th, 2016, TCYSB invites you to join our “We Stand Strong” Prep Rally as we promote emergency preparedness as part of the 9/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance. Youth leaders will cover the basics of…
Summer meals for children
SUMMER MEALS FOR CHILDREN – CHARLES COUNTY When school is out, many children lose access to resources that are provided during the school year – including meals. A recent report from the National Summer Learning Association, Summertime and Weight Gain provides some interesting information about the impact of food insecurity…
Our Executive Director speaks
LOVE CONQUERS HATE On Sunday, June 12th, many of us learned of another shooting, this time at a gay bar in Orlando. Over the next few days there will be several discussions about this incident from different perspectives: violence, terrorism, minority groups, LGBTQ, homophobia, gun control, etc. No matter where…
YOUTH CHANGING THE WORLD With YSA
Service has the power to change the world, and when youth plan and lead thoughtful, impactful projects, service does change the world! For over 25 years Youth Service America (YSA) has been at the forefront of improving communities by increasing the number and the diversity of young people, ages 5…