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The Youth Closet: Connecting Those In Need To Those Who Care, Anastasia Webster
The Youth Closet: Connecting Those In Need To Those Who Care, Anastasia Webster
IPS/BAS 495 Undergraduate Capstone Projects
In order to ensure disadvantaged youth who come through the Juvenile Justice System have access to the common items needed by all individuals, a Youth Closet was created. This closet consists of donated items from staff and community members. Further, to effectively connect youth with these resources, I created a website that lists the available items. In addition, this website serves as a method to request specific items and find ways to contribute to the closet.
Support For Pets Searching For Their Forever Home, Karin S. Shriver
Support For Pets Searching For Their Forever Home, Karin S. Shriver
IPS/BAS 495 Undergraduate Capstone Projects
For my capstone, I chose to align with the Idaho Humane Society. I wanted to select a community service project so that years from now, I could look back on this capstone and be proud of the difference I could make. The goal was to bring awareness to our communities’ needs for pets that are still looking for a forever home and assist with some of their immediate needs such as food, toys, and blankets.
I networked in my personal, professional, and social groups to collect donations in the form of cash, pet food, pet treats, pet toys, blankets, and …
Service-Learning: A Homeless Outreach Initiative, Eduardo A. De La Torre
Service-Learning: A Homeless Outreach Initiative, Eduardo A. De La Torre
IPS/BAS 495 Undergraduate Capstone Projects
A capstone project focused at providing resources and assistance to a growing homeless community living at Sunset Park and surrounding areas. Our mission was aimed at providing the homeless immediate access to a pop-up event that hosts numerous onsite resources from a wide range of services. Which included, but not limited to physical and mental health services, information on how to enter substance abuse rehabilitation programs, assistance with both temporary and permanent housing options. Created by joint partnerships between the Nevada Homeless Alliance, affiliated organizations and volunteers who are all committed and dedicated to advocating for the elimination of homelessness …