The document discusses an organization called Dance for Social Change that uses dance performances and youth programs to raise awareness and donations for ending hunger. Their goal is to empower youth through education and service opportunities. Statistics are provided on the large number of people, including children, suffering from hunger worldwide and in the U.S. The organization hosts dance shows and encourages teens to volunteer in order to promote community involvement and address hunger issues while also providing learning experiences for young people.

1. Dance for Social Change By Chrissy Warr

2. Objective As members of the performing arts community, we are compelled to help the communities in which we live but also recognize that we are part of a much larger community - one of humanity. Through our individual and collective talents, we hope to create a spirit of giving that all of us can be part of in helping those most in need. We firmly believe in youth empowerment - kids and teens can make a difference! Our goal is to stimulate and empower youth through education and by providing programs which offer an opportunity for action as well as a realization that one person can make a difference.

3. Hunger Facts World hunger organizations estimate that nearly 1 BILLION people around the world are chronically hungry 30,000 children die every day of hunger or diseases resulting from hunger 13 million children in the U.S. go to bed hungry. (Bread for the World, 2004) In the U.S. hunger and race are related. 41.9% of African-American children and 40% of Latino children are chronically hungry compared to 16.2% of white children. (Bread for the World, 1995 statistics.) 36.3 million American people live in households that experience hunger. This means that one in ten households in the United States is hungry. (USDA, Economic Research Service, 2003)

4. Outreach Dance Shows Teach Teens to Give Back Audience Donates Canned Goods Promotes Community Interaction

5. Meeting the Needs “ Teen Board Programs teach the values of volunteerism and giving back to the community. These experiences not only look to solve problems in communities but also provide authentic learning opportunities for young people that will have meaning and relevance. “ People like you and I donate to the cause Teens Dance at Local Malls Audience Donates Canned Goods Spread Awareness End Hunger

6. How We Can Help www.danceforsocialchange.com Find a Food Bank Register on Website Spread the Word Post Your Totals Create an Event

7. Links http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QS-W83IkLSU&eurl=http://www.danceforsocialchange.com/&feature=player_embedded http://www.danceforhurricanerelief.com/ http://www.music-and-motion.com / http:// www.teenboardprograms.com / http://www.rainbowpromotions.org/