KSOC's Kids Saving Our Communities!
An after school program in which kids can volunteer to help cleanup trash with adult supervision. A program that kids can list on their college application as being a part of.Schools provide latex gloves, trash bags,transportation, etc.The kids get to be with friends or meet new ones from their school. Even if it were only thirty minutes,1x/week.This would work Nation wide.
About You
Section 1: You
First Name
Ken
Last Name
Stetler
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Section 2: Your Organization
Organization Name
Organization Website
Organization Phone
Organization Address
Is your organization a
Non‐profit/NGO/citizen sector organization
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Your idea
Name Your Project
KSOC's Kids Saving Our Communities!
Country and state your work focuses on
United States, NY
Describe Your Idea
An after school program in which kids can volunteer to help cleanup trash with adult supervision. A program that kids can list on their college application as being a part of.Schools provide latex gloves, trash bags,transportation, etc.The kids get to be with friends or meet new ones from their school. Even if it were only thirty minutes,1x/week.This would work Nation wide.
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Innovation
What makes your idea unique?
Its a simple idea in which all the tools are there. Most schools have buses to get the kids to different immediate areas where cleanup is needed. Most schools have dumpsters. Hauling the trash I have not figured out yet.
Do you have a patent for this idea?
No
Impact
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What impact have you had?
None yet. Parents may think its a crazy idea. I know that I wouldn't mind if my kids were a part of this program. How quick would a kid involved in this program throw trash on the ground?
Problem
Pollution!
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What will it take for your project to be successful over the next three years? Please address each year separately, if possible.
Schools and communities to be excited about the program and to take it seriously.
What would prevent your project from being a success?
No Volunteers or not enough volunteers. Could this program be made a school requirement?In which kids can pick which season they would like to participate so it would not interfere with sports or other activities?
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?
Less than $50
Does your project seek to have an impact on public policy?
Yes
Sustainability
What stage is your project in?
Idea phase
In what country?
United States, NY
Is your initiative connected to an established organization?
No
If yes, provide organization name.
How long has this organization been operating?
Less than a year
Does your organization have a Board of Directors or an Advisory Board?
Does your organization have any non-monetary partnerships with NGOs?
Does your organization have any non-monetary partnerships with businesses?
Does your organization have any non-monetary partnerships with government?
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The Story
What was the defining moment that led you to this innovation?
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Tell us about the social innovator behind this idea.
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How did you first hear about Changemakers?
Web Search (e.g., Google or Yahoo)
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