NORWALK PROMISE
Location
In partnership with CT United Way Infoline 211, map all opportunities available to youth in a handout "street sheet" to be distributed to all youth and families
About You
Section 1: You
First Name
Jim
Last Name
Schaffer
Website URL
Organization
George Washington Carver Community Center
Country
United States, CT
Section 2: Your Organization
Organization Name
George Washington Carver Community Center
Organization Website
Organization Phone
203-838-4305
Organization Address
7 Academy Street, Norwalk CT 06850
Is your organization a
Non‐profit/NGO/citizen sector organization
Organization Country
United States, CT
Your idea
Name Your Project
NORWALK PROMISE
Country and state your work focuses on
United States, CT
Describe Your Idea
In partnership with CT United Way Infoline 211, map all opportunities available to youth in a handout "street sheet" to be distributed to all youth and families
Website URL
Innovation
What makes your idea unique?
United Way Infoline 211 is still largely unknown to most people despite many years and millions of dollars of investment. There is no other comprehensive database of services and volunteer opportunities available to youth and their families. Charities have difficulty collaborating and disseminating information about their respective offerings. This initiative places this vital information into the hands of the potential users of these services.
Do you have a patent for this idea?
Impact
This Entry is about (Issues)
What impact have you had?
New initiative under development
Problem
charities work in isolation and have difficulty making their services known to the general public
Actions
working with city-wide alliances and the political leadership to make sure individual charity Infoline 211 profiles are up-to-date and to encourage participation.
Results
increase use of Infoline 211, increase in youth taking advantage of the resources available to them in the city of Norwalk.
What will it take for your project to be successful over the next three years? Please address each year separately, if possible.
We have almost all the elements at hand except for funding to produce the printed maps. We hope to achieve much of this through pro-bono support, as we already are with the graphics arts component of creating the map.
What would prevent your project from being a success?
Lack of funding for the printing.
How many people will your project serve annually?
More than 10,000
What is the average monthly household income in your target community, in US Dollars?
More than $4000
Does your project seek to have an impact on public policy?
Sustainability
What stage is your project in?
Operating for less than a year
In what country?
United States, CT
Is your initiative connected to an established organization?
Yes
If yes, provide organization name.
The Carver Center
How long has this organization been operating?
More than 5 years
Does your organization have a Board of Directors or an Advisory Board?
Yes
Does your organization have any non-monetary partnerships with NGOs?
Yes
Does your organization have any non-monetary partnerships with businesses?
Yes
Does your organization have any non-monetary partnerships with government?
Yes
Please tell us more about how these partnerships are critical to the success of your innovation.
Carver Center has been at work in the community for 73+ years receiving financial, pro bono, political, faith-based, and community support from all quarters.
What are the three most important actions needed to grow your initiative or organization?
financial support for printing (everything else is pro bono); endorsements; association with celebrities and other luminaries to draw attention to the initiative.
The Story
What was the defining moment that led you to this innovation?
America’s Promise “100 Best Communities for Youth” 2010 competition
Tell us about the social innovator behind this idea.
this is a collaborative undertaking benefiting from the input of may innovators
How did you first hear about Changemakers?
Friend or family member
If through another, please provide the name of the organization or company
 | Jim Schaffer submitted this idea. - 654 days ago |
