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| 1. Well, we didn't make top 5. Alas. But thanks if you helped. And if you didn't, no thank you. Just kidding. 2. 5 weeks of Hong Kong are fast ending. Photos to prove that HK is one fine city: http://www.flickr.com/photos/40695556@N00/. (Click on the sets on the right. Or not.) |
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| Well we made it to the TOP 25 for the Amex Members Project! Hurrah!
But now it's
crunch time. We have to get your votes in again to make it to the top 5
(I know, this never seems to end.) Please please please vote (again) if
you have an amex account, or if not, please forward this to as many
people as you can (I've seen how many friends you have on your
myspace/facebook/blog).
In case you completely disregarded my previous blogs, read them to see what I'm blathering on about.
http://www.membersproject.
com/Education/6042
"Social Mobility for Youth in Low-Wage Jobs"
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| Photos: http://flickr.com/photos/40695556@N00/sets/72157600664000619/
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| Ok, so remember the Members Project by Amex that my friend and I entered for our humble little not-quite-there-yet non-profit?
(I see those blank stares. My feelings are not hurt. Just read the last post...)
Good news! We beat out nearly 7000 other ideas and got selected as one of the top 50!
I. Know. Pretty. Awesome.
Read on to see how you (yes YOU) can help our idea get even further in the competition-- the top 25!
Note: I am lazy so I just copy and paste things, as I have done below. There is no shame in this.
CHEERS!
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To recap: We entered our project (description below) in the American
Express MembersProject competition (you've seen TV ads for it!) for
$1-5 million to implement our innovative idea for social change. Our
idea, "Social Mobility for Youth in Low-Wage Jobs," will help urban
youth move out of poverty and achieve their life ambitions and dreams,
allowing them to be financially self-sufficient and stable. Our pilot program began this week in a DC summer program.
Yesterday: Our project was picked to be in the TOP 50 out
of 7,018 submissions! Please vote by July 13 to
ensure you meet the voting deadline -- but it would help us if you vote
NOW because the projects can be sorted/ranked by the number of votes.
I. If you are an American
Express cardmember (even corporate AMEX cards count!):
- VOTE for our project for FREE ASAP at:
http://www.membersproject.com/Education/6042
"Social Mobility for Youth in Low-Wage Jobs"
- if you register for MembersProject, AMEX will donate $1 to
the grand prize
II. If you do not have an AMEX card, you can help us by:
1. asking at least ONE other person with an AMEX
card to vote
2. emailing all your friends, family, community,
listservs, coworkers
3. posting this on your blog (Xanga,
FaceBook, MySpace, etc.)
4. becoming an "ambassador" for our cause - help
us strategize on how to spread the word (please send me a note if you are interested)
THANK YOU for helping us get this far!
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Social Mobility for Youth in Low-Wage Jobs
Project Description:
Many urban youth in low-wage, entry-level jobs do not have access to the
resources they need to move out of poverty. They often have difficulty keeping
their jobs due to low workplace skills, poor health, or limited childcare or
transportation options. Those who achieve some upward mobility usually have
supportive, stable families and social networks. This program takes a
comprehensive approach to ease persistent barriers to social mobility for
hardworking low-income youth. Youth "pay" for workforce development
services by regularly contributing part of their paychecks to a savings
account. Their investments give them access to supports for employment
training, healthcare, or logistical needs; workshops on asset building and
financial management; opportunities for civic engagement; and guidance in
setting and planning to reach their education, career, and life goals. After a
year, youth withdraw their account balances with accrued interest and use their
earnings to improve their lives.
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