Notice the cap.
Posted on 06/12/2009 7:24:04 PM PDT by RushIsMyTeddyBear
As tutors, mentors and role models, these young leaders make a difference in the lives of children, and transform schools and neighborhoods in 18 U.S. locations and Johannesburg, South Africa. Just as important, during their year of service corps members develop civic leadership skills they can use throughout a lifetime of community service.
Yep, definitely ACORN. Community organizing at it’s finest. Check out the Philadelphia City Year home page.
mrs
Notice the cap.
I have worked with the San Antonio City Year and am somewhat impressed by the kids and the leaders.
HOWEVER, it is certainly very lefty, pro-global warming and “community organization” group that is strongly pro-Obama, much more so than is healthy. Part of this political direction comes with the territory - poor, government supported activities designed to make people feel good about themselves.
Indoctrination of youth? Most of the kids who volunteered are already wild eyed lefties; in short, normal kids from wealthy Eastern families.
But the community served becomes even more dependent on government than before, if that is possible.
Thanks for responding, Booster.
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