Civics Summative AssignmentInformed Citizenship

• You are to select a non-profit or charity from the list provided in this PPT and one you would like to research.

• You will be using your Facebook skills for your charitable organization.

• The Facebook page you will be building should be engaging and informative.

• Your are seeking $5000 in funding for your charity.

• Once you have completed your sites please post the link/site into your One Note folder.

Preparation for Your SitePlease answer the following questions on your Facebook site

• What is your charitable organization?

• What is the social issue related to your organization?

• Where does the organization provide its service?

• What year was your organization founded?

• Who founded and/or currently heads the organization?

• List four specific ways the organization assists people.

• What is their contact information: mailing address, telephone email and website URL?

List of Charities• Doctors without Borders Orbis

• Oxfam Amnesty International;

• Christian Aid International Rescue Committee

• Halton Family Services Grace House

• Right to Play Kerr Street Mission

• Transparency International Halton Food for Thought

• Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Halton Lighthouse for Grieving Children

• Earth First ROCK (Reach Out Centre for Kids)

• Habitat for Humanity Elizabeth Fry Society

• Grace House Halton Multicultural Society

• Free the Children Oakville Parent-Child Centre

• David Suzuki Foundation Community Living Oakville

• Community Youth Programs (Oakville) HIPPY Oakville

• Oakville Literacy Council Greenpeace

• Guide Dogs of Canada Raising the Roof (Homelessness)

• Or Make up your won charity about something you are passionate about!

Final Stage

• After selecting your charity write a comprehensive report (maximum 250 words) on why your charity should receive the $5000 funding for the programs it offers.

• You may contact your organization and ask them what they would do with the $5000.

• The report should focus on supporting the programs the organization already offers or new programs that the $5000 would allow them to offer.

• Good luck, have fun and be creative…………