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    Required--complete at least one action between February 2, 2022 and February 20, 2022

    In this activity I donated to support No More Tears, a non-profit organization staffed by volunteers and founded by actress Somy Ali. This organization is significant due to its ease of access and variety of services provided, including shelter, legal help, counseling, and financial assistance. I am currently an employee of 211 Miami, an information and referral line for social services in Miami-Dade, and I always refer people to this agency since I have personally spoken with domestic abuse victims that describe difficulties with finding resources or getting help. Even domestic violence shelters helmed by the county are bogged down by lack of funding, space, and the slow process of program approval. An organization like No More Tears is not typically bogged down by these logistical issues since their funding and services are volunteer-led. I wholeheartedly support this organization and its message, more crowd-funded and volunteer based organizations would do wonders to enhance access to these services, not just in cities but in other more remote areas of the country as well.

    Gave 1.00 hour on 03/10/2022 with Barry University
    Required--complete at least one action between February 2, 2022 and February 20, 2022

    In this activity I searched for and signed several Change.org petitions to advocate against domestic violence. This was an interesting activity to participate in since it brings awareness to the injustice of domestic violence situations in and out of court. I focused on petitions to address problems within the system that can leave a person without support in these situations, especially when it comes to lack of training in police departments and in the courts. It's important to note as well that more awareness and support is needed for male victims of domestic violence as well, not just to overcome the stigma of reporting but giving them access to resources to leave that situation.

    Gave 1.00 hour between 02/02/2022 and 03/10/2022 with Barry University