Kevin Rocap wrote: > How are those with privileged access wielding that privilege? This to me > is a key, virtually unasked question.
It's a topic I address daily via dozens of email letters sent through various networks and via web sites that show where youth and families who are economically isolated and disadvantaged are concentrated and that also show actions those who already have "access" could be taking to help reduce this isolation and disadvantage. I posted an ad on Volunteer Match, Charity America and the ChicagoVolunteer.net web sites yesterday looking for some of these "access" types. My ad called on a few individuals who have IT graphics skills, using GIS, animation, autocad or tools I've not yet even heard of. I want them to convert charts I've done in desktop publishing (Quark Express) into animated formats that can be placed on my web sites in easy to use/read formats. Such volunteers can use their skills to help me make my message easier for anyone else who visits my web site to understand what I'm saying and to act on that understanding. I've already recruited volunteers from many places beyond Chicago to help with this work. A few more can help us be even more powerful in motivating those who already have "access" to create a bridge that draws all sorts of help to those who have a need. You can see examples of our work and some of our one-dimensional charts at <www.tutormentorconnection.org> and <www.tutormentorexchange.net>. If any "lurkers" on this list want to move from the sidelines to the front lines, please email me off line. Daniel F. Bassill President Cabrini Connections Tutor/Mentor Connection 800 W. Huron Chicago, Il. 60622 [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------ ***GKD is solely supported by EDC, an NGO that is a GKP member*** To post a message, send it to: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To subscribe or unsubscribe, send a message to: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>. In the 1st line of the message type: subscribe gkd OR type: unsubscribe gkd Archives of previous GKD messages can be found at: <http://www.edc.org/GLG/gkd/>
