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"I always thought policemen were like big scary people and I should always avoid them.
But going through the program I've realized that they're very nice people and they're individuals and they're not really out to get you, they're there to help you."
Those are the words of a 16-year-old student who attended Boise Police Department's Shield Academy, a three-week summer program for at-risk youth, the Idaho Statesman reports.
The free program, which runs from July 8 to July 25 at Timberline High School, focuses on leadership, self-esteem, career exploration, and more.
"I learned more about BPD and how important they are," says a student who attended last year's program.
"I learned that judges aren't all dudes....
I really enjoyed that because it helped me get a vision of what my future job interviews will be like."
Selected Grant News Headlines
A customized collection of grant news from foundations and the federal government from around the Web.
When it comes to fundraising, Julia Jordan is no stranger. The new chief advancement officer for UC Law San Francisco was previously in charge of fundraising for the Bay Area Discovery Museum and...more
Jerry Lohr, one of South Dakota State University's largest benefactors and a member of the SDSU Foundation board since 1988, announced this year's recipient of the foundation's Lohr Award for...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
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The government of the United Arab Emirates is kicking off its annual charity drive, Day for Dubai, to help people affected by natural disasters and other crises around the world. The...more
Joe Biden's administration is suing Virginia over a voter purge program it says violates federal law, the Richmond Times-Dispatch reports. According to CNN, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin issued...more
A group of progressive donors is putting its money where its mouth is in an effort to make sure that pro-democracy efforts get the funding they need in the lead-up to November's election, Inside...more
Gen Zers and millennials are giving away more than their parents did, according to a new study from Bank of America. The survey of more than 1,000 donors with more than $3 million in investible...more
If you're a millionaire under the age of 43, you might want to think twice about giving to a charitybecause you're more likely to volunteer, fundraise, and act as a mentor than you are to give...more
Stacey Abrams isn't a climate activist, but that didn't stop the Democrat from giving a talk on climate change at the New School last week. "My vision is that we move this out of voting, simply...more
A school district in South Carolina is asking voters to approve a $239 million bond referendum on Nov. 5, the State reports. According to WYFF, the Lexington-Richland School District Five bond...more
Social Entrepreneurship
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Using Fashion as a Force for Social and Environmental Good
Jeff Denby co-founded PACT, a movement camouflaged as a clothing company. Denby and his team decided to build a business to fund the causes they believe in.
