Building My Non Profit for Sex Ed
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I have very exciting news! For the past few months I have been working tirelessly on a new project through my high school’s Independent Research Seminar. They have granted me a semester to research, build, and operate my own non-profit organization and my hard work is finally paying off.
I am incredibly passionate about many things, however the current state of Pennsylvania’s sex education is particularly troubling.
My non-profit, named Keystone CASE (Coalition for Advancing Sex Education) is tasked with spreading awareness for comprehensive sex education and lobbying PA politicians to enact this legislation.
This is important to me and many Pennsylvanians across the state.
America is a nation that glorifies sex -- sometimes too much. In a country that seemingly holds sexuality on a pedestal, it would seem natural to equip our youth with a toolbox full of ways to understand such a society. However, in many states, specifically Pennsylvania, this is not the case.
Digging into the current guidelines set by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, we see vague and outdated mandatory proficiency goals for students. The last update to these guidelines was published in July 18th of 2002—nearly 15 years ago! It fails to account for over a decade’s worth of new research on adolescent health and sexual behavior.
This means our students are not learning how to properly use FDA approved contraceptives, family planning, STD prevention, healthy relationships, and more. This is a serious problem that jeopardizes public health.
I have attached an in depth look at Pennsylvania's requirements so you can see for yourself!
Keystone CASE is the solution. We are committed to enacting bipartisan legislation that advances sex education in Pennsylvania. But, I need your help.
Building a nonprofit costs money. Beyond legal expenses, Articles of Incorporation, and other start-up costs, I would like to build a website. I will need approximately $1,500.00 to get this non-profit started and it is crucial that I raise this money before my deadline of March 25th. Will you help?
I am asking you to support this non-profit because I firmly believe that CASE will help educate adolescents to make informed decisions. Your donation will go directly to supporting start-up costs.
All donors will receive early access to materials and legislation before anyone else, and will also be invited to a monthly conference call with updates.
Please donate any amount you are comfortable with to help support this initiative.
Thank you in advance for supporting my effort.
I am incredibly passionate about many things, however the current state of Pennsylvania’s sex education is particularly troubling.
My non-profit, named Keystone CASE (Coalition for Advancing Sex Education) is tasked with spreading awareness for comprehensive sex education and lobbying PA politicians to enact this legislation.
This is important to me and many Pennsylvanians across the state.
America is a nation that glorifies sex -- sometimes too much. In a country that seemingly holds sexuality on a pedestal, it would seem natural to equip our youth with a toolbox full of ways to understand such a society. However, in many states, specifically Pennsylvania, this is not the case.
Digging into the current guidelines set by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, we see vague and outdated mandatory proficiency goals for students. The last update to these guidelines was published in July 18th of 2002—nearly 15 years ago! It fails to account for over a decade’s worth of new research on adolescent health and sexual behavior.
This means our students are not learning how to properly use FDA approved contraceptives, family planning, STD prevention, healthy relationships, and more. This is a serious problem that jeopardizes public health.
I have attached an in depth look at Pennsylvania's requirements so you can see for yourself!
Keystone CASE is the solution. We are committed to enacting bipartisan legislation that advances sex education in Pennsylvania. But, I need your help.
Building a nonprofit costs money. Beyond legal expenses, Articles of Incorporation, and other start-up costs, I would like to build a website. I will need approximately $1,500.00 to get this non-profit started and it is crucial that I raise this money before my deadline of March 25th. Will you help?
I am asking you to support this non-profit because I firmly believe that CASE will help educate adolescents to make informed decisions. Your donation will go directly to supporting start-up costs.
All donors will receive early access to materials and legislation before anyone else, and will also be invited to a monthly conference call with updates.
Please donate any amount you are comfortable with to help support this initiative.
Thank you in advance for supporting my effort.
Organizer
K.c. Miller
Organizer
West Chester, PA
