AW: Participant Sites
Camp Fowler:
Since 1957, Camp Fowler has been providing year-round outdoor recreational and educational experiences for people with special needs, including the mentally and physically challenged, autistic, traumatic brain injured, as well as sensory and communicatively challenged. You can become part of an energetic team that puts campers first to ensure the camping will be positive, lasting and vital growing experiences.
Barat House:
The Barat House is a treatment facility for twenty-four girls from 13 to 17 years of age. These girls are referred by the Family Independence Agency and placed at Barat House due to child abuse, physical and/or environmental neglect or state offenses. While in care, the Barat House provides an individualized treatment approach including: counseling, educational enrichment and a stable caring environment.
Habitat for Humanity:
Habitat for Humanity Jackson works in partnership with the community and families in need to build simple, decent, affordable housing. Habitat for Humanity Jackson is a nonprofit Christian housing ministry dedicated to building decent, affordable housing in partnership with those in need in the city of Jackson. They are one of over 2000 affiliates of Habitat for Humanity International. AW volunteers will have the opportunity to take part in Habitat builds and work in the Habitat ReStore which provides affordable building materials to the surrounding community and metropolitan Jackson area.
Affirmations:
Affirmations provides a welcoming space where people of all sexual orientations, gender identities & expressions, and cultures can find support and unconditional acceptance. It is a place where people can learn, grow, socialize and have fun. Programs include a nationally renowned Youth Services program, Health Services program, discussion and support groups, and Social and Recreational activities. There are many resources at the center including toll-free Helpline and HIV/AIDS testing.
East Michigan Environmental Action Council:
East Michigan Environmental Action Council (EMEAC) began as a response in the 1960's to environmental concerns in southeast Michigan. They have been working in the legislature, courts, township halls and schools. EMEAC played a role in the enactment of most of Michigan's environmental laws. EMEAC has used those laws in court to protect air and water quality, wetlands, natural areas, farmlands and wildlife. AW volunteers will be working at the EMEAC office located in a Detroit area elementary school. Volunteers work with elementary students on project like measuring air and water quality.
Friends of Detroit and Tri County:
Friends of Detroit and Tri County is committed to provide Human Services, vocational skills training, life management skills and improved quality of life to inner city residents. The major focus is to have the skilled work force that can rebuild current and construct new housing and enhance economic development.
Center for the Homeless:
The Center for the Homeless is not a traditional homeless center. Their focus is on providing not just life-saving, but life-changing services to each of our guests. Their innovative service model offers homeless families and individuals an on-site structured, step-by-step process to achieve and maintain self-sufficiency. This mission unites all members of the Center community in a common endeavor. Because of the depth and severity of the condition of homelessness, no less than a focused and concerted effort can bring lasting change into the lives of their guests.
