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About Exposure.Detroit - Charity

EXPOSURE.Detroit Charity
www.alternativesforgirls.org

What can I do to help?
Good question, I'm glad you asked that. To keep it short and sweet, you can do any one of the following;
Donate Monetary Funds
Donate Time
Donate Service
Donate Goods
Channel your good thoughts in our direction
etc....

Why is EXPOSURE.Detroit, a loose collective of photographers, doing this?
We are human. We have what is collectively known as "a heart" and sometimes "a conscience"
Members of ED are free to participate in any capacity they so choose. Your participation will not be made public, your non-participation will not be made public. NO ONE will judge you either way.

WHAT is Exposure.Detroit doing?
In the grand scheme of things, we are giving our resources and knowledge on a plethora of subjects to improve the lives of those in need. We are not judging individuals based on their socio-economic status in it's current state, rather helping those individuals remove impediments in the path of life. We are not associating our efforts with any particular religion or any particular political party, as no one theology / ideology has a monopoly on kindness, love, caring, empathy, sympathy, giving, et al.

What is Exposure.Detroit specifically doing NOW?
ED has selected to partner with ALTERNATIVES FOR GIRLS (AFG) through the holidays. What can you do to help? See the first question above.

What does Alternative For Girls Do?
Alternatives For Girls helps homeless and high-risk girls and young women avoid violence, teen pregnancy and exploitation, and helps them to explore and access the support, resources and opportunities necessary to be safe, to grow strong and to make positive choices in their lives. AFG accomplishes this mission through three key services: AFG Prevention, the AFG Shelter and AFG Outreach.
AFG Prevention
Finding self-esteem, improving a grade-point average, rejecting drugs and alcohol, choosing abstinence, connecting with a mentor, discovering untapped talents — these are some of the experiences girls have when they take part in AFG Prevention programming. These experiences can happen in a summer (through the Rise-N-Shine program), during the course of a school year (through after-school workshops, study groups and girls' clubs) or across the span of several years as girls mature from five to 18 years of age, building their characters on a foundation of positive choices.
More about Prevention >
AFG Shelter
New ideas, new paths, new people emerge from the AFG Shelter. It is a place where young women (16-21) who live in the present — without goals for, or a belief in, the future — discover abilities and callings that lead them toward meaningful careers and otherwise productive lives. It all begins with finishing diplomas and advancing toward degrees, developing a strong work ethic, becoming good mothers, acquiring financial literacy, learning cooperation and respect for others, and the growth of self-esteem. Participants redefine themselves and reshape their futures.
More about the Shelter >
AFG Outreach
AFG Outreach serves as a lifeline to many young women seeking to remove themselves from situations and activities that threaten their physical and mental well-being, their futures, their lives. Staff and volunteers encounter young women on the streets, in all seasons, during daylight and after dark, providing harm-reduction kits, a ride to AFG and other safe places — links to life-saving and support services.

AFG sounds like something that I would like to be involved with. What specific items can I donate?

AFG has a wish list of necessary items that can be found on their website.

For Prevention:
Event Tickets (zoo, museums, theater, sporting events and movies)
Educational software (financial literacy, reading comprehension)
Gift certificates to grocery stores, Teacher Store, Best Buy, Michael's
Large baking pans (roaster and large aluminum pans)
Rice Cooker
Sunscreen, goggles, pool toys, water wings, beach towels
Arts & crafts supplies
Low-cost or disposable digital cameras
Blankets
For Shelter:
Living room furniture
Driver's education training and licensing sponsorships
Toys - Infant thru Toddler
Gift cards from Kmart, Target, Walmart, or Meijers for baby supplies
Underwear and bras (all sizes)
Necessities packet for girls arriving at the shelter ($25)
Towels, face cloths
Slippers, medium to large
Stereo
African American hair care products
Laundry baskets
Pajamas
Sweat suits
Twin sheet sets
Alarm clocks
Feminine hygiene products
Umbrellas
Pillows
Socks
For Outreach:
New van ($25,000) (Someone is working on possible funding for this through a corporation....)
3 new computers (Windows XP+)
Bathing suits
Exercise clothing (teen and adult sizes)
Duffle bags
Gift certificates: Payless Shoe Store, book stores, grocery stores
Free-standing clothing racks on wheels
Candles
New underwear and socks
Hygiene items (regular size please): shampoo, toothpaste, etc.
Zip lock sandwich bags
School supplies
New or gently used footwear (all sizes, especially larger)
First-aid supplies
Sunscreen
Hats, gloves, scarves, blankets
For Curriculum:
Day planners
Calculators
JournalsCashflow 101 games
"Rich Dad Poor Dad" games
Three-ring binders$20 gift cards from Target for graduation
Cookbooks


Will Exposure.Detroit work with organizations other than AFG? I would like to do something charitable, but I am not comfortable with this particular group.
Exposure.Detroit is a living and breathing organization comprised of the hearts and minds of a very diverse population. We all have projects that we would like to work on. We will work with a number of groups, and welcome any suggestions. Often the places that receive help from one organization are receiving it from others as well. WE want to find causes that benefit Detroit and the surrounding communities, further filtering through the cracks to find those that have been overlooked by the larger "charities".
There is a quote, which when paraphrased, goes like this: "When we all think alike, we don't do much thinking at all." The point is that we invite you to submit your suggestions for proper consideration.

When are we doing this?
Please check the Group Threads for important updates.

www.alternativesforgirls.org/

http://www.alternativesforgirls.org/