Shirley Simms
University of Delaware
BSHS 452: Program Design and Proposal Writing
Instructor Ingrid Bridgeman
January 31, 2011
Letter of Intent
Catherine NeSmith
Executive Director
AARDVARC Organization
606 Calibre Crest Parkway, Suite 103
Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
Dear Sir,
AARDVARC was founded in 1996 with purpose to provide individuals with the tools and resources to help make people stronger and better adjusted to better their way of life after the effects of abuse. Long-term goals include the establishment of new agencies, services, resources, and volunteer training made available to all persons in need or who desire to become advocates. The Stop …show more content…
Project or Grant Request Stop the Violence Project will provide teaching and knowledge to the public regarding abuse, rape, and domestic through implementation of educational and training programs, improvement of organizational Internet website, and connections with other agencies, advocates, programs, and service providers conducive to introducing positive change from acquiring necessary and additional supportive aids for all victims. The organization has put together provisional resources for those in need. Continual support and provided funding will enable the organization to give more assistance to individuals and the community. The proposed budget is $75,625. The project proposal is for $35,000. The remaining funds for the new program and organization will come from grants and funding from other foundations and events …show more content…
In this modern technological age, more people use the method of the Internet to locate and identify needed information. Through the implementation of an upgraded online system, persons are able to discover, retrieve, and receive information by the provision of a nationwide directory of agency and advocate names, addresses, telephone numbers, and contact names, which gives assistance and comfort to all individuals in one’s time of need.
Educational and Training Programs The common cliché is stated that knowledge is power. Knowledge has the potential to create positive change and results in the hearts, minds, and actions of people. Through the establishment of educational programs in contractual workplace Education Assistance Programs and free training programs given by the organization twice monthly, the awareness of violence provides knowledge, sense of self-respect, and power for all persons to live and maintain a productive and successful lifestyle.
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