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Parent's Hope After Teen's Suicide - 2 views
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Two teens in Newton haven taken their own lives this October alone. This article addresses the frustration of their peers and lack or direct, honest communication from the school. The need for mental health training for high school staff is blatant. A mother promises to "destigmatize suicide" and "make kids feel safe to come forward".
http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2013/10/21/newton-parents-gather-discuss-suicide-after-two-students-deaths-stun-community/KX5eKfTtymv3iIe1zS3LuJ/story.html
Raising $1.4 Million! - 0 views
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UMass Boston hoster the ninth annual gala to fund the James T. Brett Chair in Disability and Workforce Development. They raised $1.4 million.
www.umb.edu/news/detail/umass_boston_gala_raises_1.4_million_for_brett_chair
"TIME magazine has also named it one of the top 30 Tumblr blogs to follow." - 0 views
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Project Unbreakable is an incredible use of art and social media to provide an outlet for survivors of sexual assault. Photographer Grace Brown began Project Unbreakable at age 19 in order to bring awareness to the prevalence of sexual assault in the community. It all started here in Massachusetts and is a powerful expression of civic engagement.
http://project-unbreakable.org/about/
Example of Civic Engagement - 3 views
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I happened to be on Facebook and stumbled upon this article. Karrie Brown's story displays the benefits of technology and social media for various civic engagement opportunities. Karrie made her dreams come true with help from social media. Karrie's mother gives back through her nonprofit "Karried Away".
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/09/17/karrie-brown-model-wet-seal_n_3941203.html
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