Sunday, December 26, 2010
BLUE HEART CAMPAIGN
We need to get the word out to everyone... JOIN US in stopping Human Trafficking!
The United Nations has recently instituted the Blue Heart Campaign to raise awareness across the globe about the dangers of human trafficking. "The Blue Heart represents the sadness of those being trafficked.. and demonstrates the commitment of the United Nations to combat this crime against human dignity." They are encouraging individuals, nonprofit organizations, the private sector and intergovernment organizations to join the Blue Heart Campaign by downloading the logo on websites and facebook.
Joshua, a young teenager from Brooklyn recently won the 2010 Halo Award. He decided to do something and so are we!
http://www.teennick.com/videos/clip/teenick-2010-halo-awards-joshua-clip-4.html
Catholic Charities reports statistics that show an alarming 450,000 American children are at risk, of which 75% are from middle class backgrounds. Every 10 minutes, a woman or child is trafficked into the United States for forced labor. An estimated 2.4 million people throughout the world are lured into forced labor as a result of human trafficking (ILO 2005).
We can do something and we must do something to stop this atrocity. Catholic Charities gives these helpful hints. Spread the word to young people :
"1. Don't go out alone.
2. Always tell an adult where you are going, who your friends are.
3. Say "NO" if you feel threatened or receive offers from friendly kids or adults, male or female.
4. NEVER go somewhere with someone you don't know."
Warn your friends. Who to call?
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children 1-800-THE-LOST
Covenant House Hotline (1 -800-843-5678)
Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher ask everyone to spread the following message on their facebook to raise awareness:
"Human trafficking and child sex slavery is an extremely pressing global issue. Thousands of young American girls are forced into slavery every year in every community.
Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher started the DNA Foundation to end human trafficking worldwide. After visiting the DNA Foundation website and learning that child human trafficking occurs in our hometowns and neighborhoods, I felt I needed to spread the word about this issue.
Can you believe the average age a child is forced into slavery in the United States is 13 years old? These children could be your sisters, your daughters, your neighbors. Think about it.
Join the fight, become an advocate –
Check out the DNA Foundation website to learn more – http://www.dnafoundation.com
Follow the DNA Foundation on Twitter – http://twitter.com/dnafoundation
Join DNA Foundation’s Facebook Causes page – http://www.facebook.com/dnafoundation
Thanks for being part of the solution."
The United Nations has recently instituted the Blue Heart Campaign to raise awareness across the globe about the dangers of human trafficking. "The Blue Heart represents the sadness of those being trafficked.. and demonstrates the commitment of the United Nations to combat this crime against human dignity." They are encouraging individuals, nonprofit organizations, the private sector and intergovernment organizations to join the Blue Heart Campaign by downloading the logo on websites and facebook.Joshua, a young teenager from Brooklyn recently won the 2010 Halo Award. He decided to do something and so are we!
http://www.teennick.com/videos/clip/teenick-2010-halo-awards-joshua-clip-4.html
Catholic Charities reports statistics that show an alarming 450,000 American children are at risk, of which 75% are from middle class backgrounds. Every 10 minutes, a woman or child is trafficked into the United States for forced labor. An estimated 2.4 million people throughout the world are lured into forced labor as a result of human trafficking (ILO 2005).
We can do something and we must do something to stop this atrocity. Catholic Charities gives these helpful hints. Spread the word to young people :
"1. Don't go out alone.
2. Always tell an adult where you are going, who your friends are.
3. Say "NO" if you feel threatened or receive offers from friendly kids or adults, male or female.
4. NEVER go somewhere with someone you don't know."
Warn your friends. Who to call?
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children 1-800-THE-LOST
Covenant House Hotline (1 -800-843-5678)
Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher ask everyone to spread the following message on their facebook to raise awareness:
"Human trafficking and child sex slavery is an extremely pressing global issue. Thousands of young American girls are forced into slavery every year in every community.
Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher started the DNA Foundation to end human trafficking worldwide. After visiting the DNA Foundation website and learning that child human trafficking occurs in our hometowns and neighborhoods, I felt I needed to spread the word about this issue.
Can you believe the average age a child is forced into slavery in the United States is 13 years old? These children could be your sisters, your daughters, your neighbors. Think about it.
Join the fight, become an advocate –
Check out the DNA Foundation website to learn more – http://www.dnafoundation.com
Follow the DNA Foundation on Twitter – http://twitter.com/dnafoundation
Join DNA Foundation’s Facebook Causes page – http://www.facebook.com/dnafoundation
Thanks for being part of the solution."
Sunday, December 19, 2010
Catch the Spirit!
The Spirit is catching... inspired by the Pro-Life Club, the Portuguese Club held Crazy Hat Day to collect for young people with cancer. It is the season of giving and spreading Christmas joy! Our hearts are NOT two sizes too small when it comes to helping those who have less than we do!
Birth of Jesus
Meet our Pro-Life Club Members
Our students were reflecting on the birth of Jesus. Mary, too, was an unwed Mother at the time of her immaculate conception. Even though it was by the power of the Holy Spirit, the message to our world speaks loudly about the sacredness of human life. The Pro-Life Club collected new baby clothes to make baskets for unwed mothers during this Christmas Season. At Benedictine Academy, our students are young people of compassion and kindness.
Saturday, December 11, 2010
Teen Clothing Drive
It may be Christmas, but for many young homeless teens, they are in need of the basic necessities such as clothing and shelter. Our students heard the call and went into action to share whatever they had with their sisters and brothers. Dignity and respect for all of God's people is a non-negotiable for the Benedictine Academy community.
Make A Wish Foundation
Macy's gives a Million Reasons to believe in the Miracle of Christmas.
Inspired by the New York newspaper editorial in 1897, “Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus", Macy's has set-up Santa Mail Stations in their stores across the country. For every letter they receive, Macy's will make a $1 donation to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, up to one million dollars!
Make-A-Wish Foundation grants a wish every 40 minutes to a child with a life-threatening illness in the spirit of joy and hope.
At Benedictine Academy, we, too, believe in the magic of Christmas love. We are writing our letters to Santa and encourage you to do the same. Help Santa make a child's wish come true!
Inspired by the New York newspaper editorial in 1897, “Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus", Macy's has set-up Santa Mail Stations in their stores across the country. For every letter they receive, Macy's will make a $1 donation to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, up to one million dollars!
Make-A-Wish Foundation grants a wish every 40 minutes to a child with a life-threatening illness in the spirit of joy and hope.
At Benedictine Academy, we, too, believe in the magic of Christmas love. We are writing our letters to Santa and encourage you to do the same. Help Santa make a child's wish come true!
Monday, December 6, 2010
BEST BUY @ 15 Program
Best Buy has selected four organizations to join their @ 15 Program and Jefferson Awards is one of them! By simply registering now and voting in January, you are eligible to win a $25. Best Buy Gift Card and have funds donated to Jefferson Award Students In Action Program, Based on the percentage of participation of the student body, our school is also eligible to win a leadership workshop for a few students. Make sure you click here and register today if you haven't already done so. It is a two step approach. First register at Best Buy and then confirm registration at Students In Action. It only takes less than a minute to make a difference. https://www.at15.com/user/register Thank you and God Bless You for all your good works. http://www.studentsinaction.org/at15/Registered
Great Leadership Opportunity
http://www.bankofamerica.com/foundation/index.cfm?template=fd_studentleaders
Friday, December 3, 2010
World Aids Day
Take a moment and try to picture 33 million people. That is the picture of all the people across the globe today with HIV. AIDS takes the life of 1 person every 15 seconds. HIV and AIDS affect men, women, and children of every race and economic level, in every country.
On December 1, we stood in solidarity with the entire human race. Our Student In Action Leaders led the way to do something to help their brothers and sisters around the world.
For every donation made, a student or staff member received a red bow to place on our Christmas tree by the Blessed Mother. It was a visible sign to our community that we care and are working together in solidarity to give hope to all families affected by this disease.
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