Grant Recipients

Congratulations to the 2010/2011 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Grant Recipients!

David Silberman and the Hiking for Health Program ($300):

David Silberman is a sophomore in SPA Leadership so he will be leading the project himself.  He plans to increase access to parks and other outdoor areas for at-risk youth and youth adults by taking these students on hikes in the DC area and teaching them about physical and mental health in the process.

Joe Payne and the Snack'S'mart Program ($400):

The Health, Food, and Nutrition SPA Leadership group plans to introduce the young men of Life Pieces to Masterpieces to the education they need to live healthier, happier lives through lesson plans including healthy meals, nutrition labels, and bringing AU athletes to encourage an active lifestyle.

Dani Nispel and the LGBT Mentorship Program ($700 with 2 schools; $500 with one):

The Gender and Sexuality SPA Leadership group plans to establish a mentorship program with LGBT college students and LGBT high school students as well as those interested in learning more about the topic of sexual identity.  The goal is to provide high school students struggling with bullying and anti-gay sentiment with a friend and a source of support.

Cristina Kahn and Latino Youth Conference ($1000):

Cristina Kahn will direct the 2011 Latino Youth Conference at AU.  The Conference will create a safe space in which students will be able to confront their fears about college and life after high school.  They will be given the resources necessary to plan their futures in a constructive and positive manner.

Brenda Robles and the UNROW Human Rights Litigation Clinic ($700 with airfare, $300 without):

The UNROW Human Rights Impact Litigation Clinic is made up of 7 WCL students interested in law as applied to human rights.  They plan to educate the AU community on issues of illegal inter-country adoptions by holding a panel of experts in the field; Norma Cruz has been invited. 

Yanique Campbell and Deon Jones and the AU Youth and Empowerment Program ($700):

Yanique Campbell and Deon Jones will lead the AU Youth Empowerment Program in launching a mentoring program to educate and empower the DC minority community through education and career enrichment through lesson plans including hip hop, career planning, and college visits to Howard and UDC.

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Congratulations to the 2010 FSE Grant Recipient groups!

• Prevention Works! will carry out a community BBQ and distribute safe sex kits.
• Lands and Waters will expand its "living classroom" through plantings at elementary and middle schools.
• Barbara Chambers Children's Center will hold a Thanksgiving event, do spring gardening, and tutor.
• Center City Public Charter School -- Shaw Campus will hold an athletic equipment drive and paint murals.
• City-Gate will prepare lesson plans and hold related DC outings focused on different cultures.
• Emmaus Services for the Aging will deliver groceries and hold a Bingo Night/other social events for seniors.