Global Deeds Website content (New)

Key points:

  • Thiswebsite needs to be visible in theiPhone/iPad/Blackberry/etc
  • For samples of pages I like, please go to:

NOTE:

Regarding the template, I do not like the cross I’m unable to get rid of. It resembles a church’s website and on mobile it looks red and those are not our colors. We would like a white site with our logo and a blue and orange menu bar. It should be plain not including any symbols (just our logo). I have provided examples.

Mission

“Our mission is to contribute to the betterment of the financial lives of underserved teens and young adults by means of education, social advocacy, jobs, and scholarships.”

HOME

1. *The page links should redirect them to the home page for .com or .org

2. Menu bar

3. Subscribe to our newsletter () –the word “newsletter” on the subject of the email

4. Facebook (

5. Twitter (

6. Youtube (

7. LinkedIn

8. RSS

9. Wordpress Blog

10. Pinterest

DONATE

I would like this page to look like this:

with a royalty-free pictures of urban kids in a place like the Bronx (in a classroom for example) and one of an underdeveloped country like Haiti

We would like to give the alternative to use PayPayl or a system like the one above (link) to make donations online.

Please include this logo here too

PROJECTS & PROGRAMS

THE LEADERS PROGRAM

V.A.S.A.C.

A V.A.S.A.C. represents the group of people within an academic institution, nonprofit or business entity that manage the Global Deeds' LEADERS PROGRAM

(Volunteer, receive Academic tutoring, attend Seminars on entrepreneurship among other topics, sign up for Academic advising sessions, and participate in our Careers fair in order to find employment)

(Volunteer)

The LEADERS PROGRAM (V.A.S.A.C.) pairs knowledgeable professional, college and graduate student mentors with selected high school students to help support a service-based project led, and partially conceived, by the high school student. Global Deeds brings resources and structure to help those who otherwise would not be able to pursue their passions and deeply affect their local or international communities. The selection process starts with assisted recruitment through high schools, other nonprofits and employment agencies who help us select a group of up to 50 motivated individuals.

The LEADERS PROGRAM gives high school-age students the opportunity to cause real change and realize their potential as future leaders of social, environmental, political, or educational change (social entrepreneurs).

Leaders will tailor our projects based on their own communityneeds and on what moves/affects them. Projects include:

  • (Social Advocacy through the arts/creative product development) Artropoly
  • (Disaster Relief Operation)Hope In A Box
  • (Environmental Protection Training & Certification) Green Life2
  • (Education: academic advising, tutoring, mentoring, and school supplies distribution) iAME.d.U / Backpacks of Hope
  • (Health) Vitared

(Academic tutoring)

V.A.S.A.C. offers up to 5 hours per week per student during the academic year (September through mid May, excluding holidays). Tutoring could be conducted online or in person.

(Seminars)

Once per year, in September, the Global Deeds Seminar Series presents five guest speakers to talk to the students about their respective personal and professional experiences, providing guidance and enthusiasm to the audience in general.

Social Entrepreneurship Program (Training and Development) is a workshop series where students learn about how to run their own business and sell their products and services online. Students we select are socially-driven, hence the focus on social business development. Notable social entrepreneurs are invited to some of the training sessions where they share tips on how to run such type of business. At the end of the workshop series (5 sessions per year), students gain a solid understanding of what a social entrepreneur is and why it is important to master certain administrative processes before engaging in such endeavor.

“What is a Social Entrepreneur?”
Social entrepreneurs are individuals with innovative solutions to society’s most pressing social problems. They are ambitious and persistent, tackling major social issues and offering new ideas for wide-scale change.
Rather than leaving societal needs to the government or business sectors, social entrepreneurs find what is not working and solve the problem by changing the system, spreading the solution, and persuading entire societies to take new leaps.
Social entrepreneurs often seem to be possessed by their ideas, committing their lives to changing the direction of their field. They are both visionaries and ultimate realists, concerned with the practical implementation of their vision above all else.
Each social entrepreneur presents ideas that are user-friendly, understandable, ethical, and engage widespread support in order to maximize the number of local people that will stand up, seize their idea, and implement with it. In other words, every leading social entrepreneur is a mass recruiter of local changemakers—a role model proving that citizens who channel their passion into action can do almost anything.
Over the past two decades, the citizen sector has discovered what the business sector learned long ago: There is nothing as powerful as a new idea in the hands of a first-class entrepreneur.
Why "Social" Entrepreneur?
Just as entrepreneurs change the face of business, social entrepreneurs act as the change agents for society, seizing opportunities others miss and improving systems, inventing new approaches, and creating solutions to change society for the better. While a business entrepreneur might create entirely new industries, a social entrepreneur comes up with new solutions to social problems and then implements them on a large scale.
Historical Examples of Leading Social Entrepreneurs:
  • Susan B. Anthony (U.S.): Fought for Women's Rights in the United States, including the right to control property and helped spearhead adoption of the 19th amendment.
  • VinobaBhave (India): Founder and leader of the Land Gift Movement, he caused the redistribution of more than 7,000,000 acres of land to aid India's untouchables and landless.
  • Dr. Maria Montessori (Italy): Developed the Montessori approach to early childhood education.
  • Florence Nightingale (U.K.): Founder of modern nursing, she established the first school for nurses and fought to improve hospital conditions.
  • John Muir (U.S.): Naturalist and conservationist, he established the National Park System and helped found The Sierra Club.
  • Jean Monnet (France): Responsible for the reconstruction of the French economy following World War II, including the establishment of the European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC). The ECSC and the European Common Market were direct precursors of the European Union.
Source:

(Academic advising)

Academic advising sessions are held four times per academic year, where a number of mentors are invited during an early afternoon to guide the students, and these could also take professional assessment tests. These sessions last from 3-6 hours. Here, students are made aware of all the factors that can affect their academic performance and are suggested strategies to improve their grades. Students also take an aptitude test in order to better elucidate their career choices.

(Career Fair)

  1. Work Force Development Program (Global Deeds Digital). A certificate program will be provided to students to complete after school, where they will learn new computer skills such as web design, database management, social media administration/marketing (Social Media Optimization), logo design, tagging, among other technical duties. This program also covers workshops on building their resumes, writing cover letters and essays, body language, work ethics and job hunting. Employers are also invited to open their doors to high school students and young adults seeking for work, through our “Give Jobs!” campaign. Students are invited to participate in the Global Deeds Career Fair.
  1. The Global Deeds Career Fair takes place in April, and it gives students an opportunity to find summer jobs and get interviews on the spot.

NEWS

Panels

Katherine Montero serves as Judge in the 2008 Harvard Graduate School of Education BRIDGE Educational Enterprise Idea Competition.

Future panels:

Cumbre de la Diaspora Haitiana en la RepublicaDominicana. (Hotel Hilton, Santo Domingo, Dom. Rep./ December 6-8, 2013). Presentation: “Global Deeds: promocion de entrenamiento y trabajosparajovenesDominicanos y Haitianos (unasolucion)” by Katherine Montero

(TBA) TEDx Talk and other appearances at colleges, high schools, NGOs, churches and universities.

Global Deeds Speaker Series (GDSS)

Starting in 2014, Global Deeds plans to invite a total of 5 speakers to Boston, MA, who are involved in social ventures and causes. More information will be provided by February of 2014.

Please visit us again!

Fundraising Events

Next fundraiser!

Where: EJ Cabots Restaurant, Beverly, MA “Painting the Stars” by Blake Emory – an ongoing party until December 31stof 2013 where art is being sold in support of Global Deeds. Several paintings of top artists (musicians) such as Madonna, Michael Jackson, John Lennon, Stevie Wonder, among many others, are decorating the walls of the restaurant. Enjoy a tailored drinks menu and old school “jams” accompanied by great food and ambience, all in support of Global Deeds!

Past events:

“Hope-In-A-Box Concert” (2006-2010), Santo Domingo, Dom. Rep. at the Hard Rock Cafe

“Hope For Haiti Concert” (2010) Boston, MA at the Hard Rock Café

“Backpacks of Hope” (2010-2011) Miami, FL (Sponsored by Awesome Chiropractic Center)

“Holiday Art Auction” (2011) Salem, MA

“You Are Here” Art Exhibit, New York, NY (Art Rev Studios, LLC)

Talent Show

To celebrate the end of the school year, Global Deeds will select one high school to sponsor a talent show through local vendors and bring in food and raffle items. Funds collected will be given in the form of a scholarship to the most dedicated and talented students at that particular high school. The three winners will be announced at the end of the show. All winners will receive media coverage through local newspapers and television.

Career Fair

In April of 2013 a Career Fair will take place, targeted specifically at teenagers and young adults who are seeking employment opportunities. Workshops will be held before the Careers Fair in order to better prepare participants for their first encounter with HR representatives during the event.

Press Releases/Awards

2009

“Massachusetts Nonprofit Network Nominee – 2009”

2011

“Former Salem teacher launches art gallery to fund charity”

2012

GET INVOLVED

WANTED: steering committee/board members, and college interns for the spring of 2014. If you want to volunteer your time and expertise through other specific activities, we would like to hear from you as well.

For more information about positions available, please fill out the inquiry form below. Thank you!

SCHOLARSHIPS

The “Global Deeds Scholarship” Requirements for Eligibility

Global Deeds has asked a number of institutions to help us select students nation-wide who meet our criteria to earn a scholarship award. You could apply for stipend awards of $500-1,000, and if you have completed a year under the LEADERS PROGRAM, you can apply for the more prestigious scholarship awards within our organization depending upon your performance within the program and academically.

Below are some general requirements:

  1. Student must be a senior in high school and accepted into a 2 or 4-year college. All students must be nominated by a faculty/administrator. Nomination forms are located at your school’s guidance counselors’ office.
  2. Students must have maintained between a 3.0 GPA throughout their final two years in high school.
  3. Certified copy of the student’s transcript mailed from the honoring institution.
  4. Student should be able to demonstrate exceptional record of behavior and community involvement within the last two years prior to the scholarship award.
  5. Three references: one from a parent, one from a teacher/administrator and one from an employer
  6. Student must plan to attend college or technical school the semester following his or her high school graduation.
  7. An interview process is required for scholarship recipients of more than $1,000 taking place in February.
  8. Student must demonstrate a genuine need for these funds.
  9. A student essay (1000 words maximum) is required.
  10. Application form is below and is due by December 15th of every year.

Good luck to all applicants for this academic year!

The Global Deeds Team

NOTE: To become a scholar through the Leaders Program, please send us an email at to request an application form. Please explain why you should be considered to enter our program.

OUR TEAM

  1. Executive Board

Katherine Montero, CEO/Founder

Miss Montero holds a Master of Liberal Arts degree in management from Harvard University and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Salem State College. After serving as a high school chemistry and biology teacher at Salem High School, Miss Montero continued her passion for research at Harvard Medical School, where she assisted in the works of Dr. George Church while administrating a program for under-represented minorities in genomics through the NIH (National Institutes of Health), the Minority Action Plan. All the while working at the university and finishing her graduate degree, she decided to contribute to the lives of under-privileged students, such as those she used to teach. It was by mere accident that Global Deeds came about (at the commodity of her basement apartment). She asked higher authority

figures for guidance and conversations gave life to what is now a group of people collaborating in support of our youth. Ms. Montero also works in the finance industry as a Financial Advisor in a multi-billion dollar investment company.

Dr. Yolaris Garcia, Vice-President

Miss Garcia holds a doctoral degree in Chiropractic Medicine. She also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Salem State College (now University), and a Master of Science in Nutrition. Awesome Chiropractic Center, the gold standard in soft tissue care, is owned and operated by Dr. Yolaris Garcia MS, DC and is located onBiscayne Boulevard in North Miami, FL. Dr. Garcia is a very well-respected advocate of education and has contributed to several causes in support of the education of teenagers and disaster victims. Dr. Garcia lives in Miami, FL, with her husband and daughter, but visits Massachusetts several times per year. Dr. Garcia is a native of the Dominican Republic.

Dr. Paul Kasirye, Secretary

Mr. Kasirye holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Northeastern University. Dr. Kasirye is an active member of his church and active participant of fundraising events for different causes. Originally from Uganda, Dr. Karsirye knows the real struggles of teenagers, particularly those who have survived war like he and his family did. He is a current resident of Wellesley, MA.

BerilKilicaslan-Hendekli, MBA, Treasurer

Mrs. Kilicaslan- Hendekli holds a Master of Business Administration from Salem State College, and has over 13 years of professional administrative experience working for institutions such as Harvard University and Partners Healthcare administrating major grants. Mrs. Kilicaslan-Hendekli is originally from Turkey and came to the US as a college student. She now lives in Marlborough, MA with her husband and two kids.

  1. Board of Advisers

We are currently recruiting new members to our Board of Advisors. To inquire, please fill out the form below

  1. Volunteers—we are fortunate to have worked with dozens of volunteers over the years and hundreds of supporters. Some of the organizations that have provided us with volunteers are: the Remix Church in Salem, MA, Salem Cyberspace, Bentley College of Music, Salem State University, Harvard University, Northeastern University, D.O.N.A. (DominicanosOfreciendoNuestraAyuda), Awesome Chiropractic Center, and several community businesses have also offered their help. In the name of Global Deeds and everyone who benefits, we would like to THANK YOU ALL for your kind support!

If you would like to volunteer with us, please send us an email to .

  1. Corporate Sponsors

Home Depot (Salem, MA)

RCG Real Estate

EJ Cabots Restaurant (Beverly, MA)

JP McCurdy

Howling Wolf Restaurant (Salem, MA)

Foley & Lardner, LLP

Become a Corporate Sponsor (Form)

FAQs

  1. What is Global Deeds?

Global Deeds is a public charitable organization, which was registered back in 2005 in the state of Massachusetts and became a 501 (c)(3) in 2008. Our mission is to contribute to the betterment of the financial lives of underserved teens and young adults by means of education, social advocacy, jobs, and scholarships.

  1. Where is Global Deeds physically located?

It works as a virtual organization; however, meeting sites are located in Salem, MA and Boston, MA.

  1. How can I get involved?

Please go to the “Get Involved” tab of the home page for more information.

  1. How are students selected for the scholarship?

There is a nomination system that is managed by teachers and administrators within public schools. If you are a student who wishes to get nominated, please visit your guidance counselor’s office and discuss the possibility of a nomination with your guidance counselor or a teacher.

  1. What is the deadline for the Global Deeds Scholarship?

December 15th.

  1. What kinds of programs does Global Deeds offer?

We offer the Leaders Program, which includes a seminar series, community volunteer projects, technical workshops leading to a tech-certification, we also conduct a careers fair for teens and young adults, and academic tutoring and advising.

  1. What is the relation between Global Deeds and Globobuy?

Globobuy is a social venture launched by the founder of Global Deeds. It is an online company that works to partly fund the Global Deeds Foundation as a way of not having to depend solely in the typical charitable giving and grants in order to operate.