The document discusses Teens Make a Difference Day, a program organized by the Los Angeles County Commission on Human Relations to encourage teens to plan and implement volunteer projects in their communities. The goal is to increase youth participation from over 3,000 in previous years. In 2008, a teen conference was held in May to promote the program. The Commission and partners received a national award from USA Weekend Magazine for their work coordinating the 2007 event. The document provides contact information for the program.

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TEENS MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY
INTRODUCTION
Teens Make A Difference Day in LA County is part of the
national Make a Difference Day. This countywide
program to encourage teens to plan and implement
one­time or on­going self­initiated volunteer and
community service projects in their community. Shared
projects that involve collaboration by teens from
different communities or organizations are especially
encouraged in order to strengthen and improve
intergroup relations and understanding among and
between teens from different areas of the county,
consistent with the Commission on Human Relations mission and it's zerohour: No Haters
Here! youth initiative.
The L.A. County Commission on Human Relations is a sponsor and principal coordinator of Teens
Make A Difference Day 2007, along with ConnectLA, a non­profit organization committed to
bringing diverse communities and sectors together through shared projects and by sharing
resources and expertise, and L.A. City Department of Recreation and Parks. Partners include
partnership with Poseidon School, Los Angeles Junior Chamber of Commerce, LA Unified School
District Beyond the Bell Branch, and the LA Conservation Corps Clean and Green Program.
GOAL
"Significantly increase the number of teens and community service projects in 2008 from the 100
+ projects and over 3,000 youth who participated in 2006 and 2007 and also expand awareness
of the Commission on Human Relation's zerohour youth initiative and No Haters Here! campaign.
2008 EVENT
Teens Make a Difference Day 2008 Teen Conference
Date: Saturday, May 31, 2008
Place: Expo Center (Exposition Park)
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
More info: Sharon Williams at swilliams@hrc.lacounty.gov
Save The Date Flyer
Teens Make A Difference Day 2007 Agency Application
Teens Make A Difference Day 2007 Project Details
Teens Make A Difference Day 2007 Brochure
Teens Make a Difference Day ­ a way that the L.A. County Commission on Human
Relations Can Connect with LA youth!
The Los Angeles County Commission on Human Relations was recently approached by Connect
L.A., a non­profit organization committed was recently group together through sharing resources
and expertise on worthwhile projects...more
OUR PROGRAMS:
• Hate Crime Victim
Assistance
• HRMAC
• Network Against Hate
Crime
• Racialized Gang
Violence Prevention
Initiative
• zerohour: No Haters
Here!
• Teens Make A
Difference Day
• John Anson Ford
Awards
• Training Program
• CAC
• MIC

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L.A. County Commission On Human Relations, L.A. City And County Departments Of
Parks And Recreation And Partners Receive A National Award For Teens Make A
Difference Day
For it leadership coordinating Teens Make A Difference Day 2007, a countywide day of volunteer
and community service, the Human Relations Commission and eight other agencies and non­
profit partners were selected as one of ten National Award recipients by USA Weekend Magazine
and Points of Light Foundation.
At its April 22, 2008 meeting, the Board of Supervisors presented scrolls to Robin Toma,
Executive Director of the Human Relations Commission, Russ Guiney, Executive Director of L.A.
Dept. of Parks and Recreations and representatives of Connect LA, L.A. City Department of
Recreation and Parks ­ Class Parks Program, LAUSD Health Education Programs, LAUSD Beyond
the Bell branch, L.A. Junior Chamber of Commerce and L.A. Conservation Corps Clean n Green
program...More
Juan Huezo ­ A 2008 L.A. County Volunteer of the Year
Juan Huezo was honored by the L.A. County Board of Supervisors, as a 2008 L.A. County
Volunteer of the Year, at a luncheon on Monday, April 21, for his leadership of HRC's
coordinating role on Teens Make A Difference Day in October 2007, which received a national
award from USA Weekend Magazine and $10,000 prize from Newman's Own Foundation. Juan
was joined by his parents, Juan José and Albertina Huezo as well as his sister, Claudia.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Gustavo Guerra Vasquez, Sr. Human Relations Officer (213) 974­7626 or
GGuerravasquez@hrc.lacounty.gov
Sikivu Hutchinson, Human Relations Officer (213) 974­7622 or SHutchinson@hrc.lacounty.gov
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