Posted on September 23, 2008

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The League

URL: http://www.leagueworldwide.org/

Mission:
To build character and empower young people to do good in their communities, the nation, and the world.

Background:
The League is a school and Web-based system for service learning that combines standards-based lesson plans with community service events that teach students the value of giving and recognizes them for their efforts. The organization works to address difficult issues such as hunger, pollution, literacy, and prejudice by empowering young people to make a difference, starting in their communities. Originally a project of Do Something, the League was established as a separate organization in 2006 when it joined forces with Learning to Give, which now serves as the League's curriculum division.

Outstanding Web Features:
The League Web site features a list of upcoming events in which registered classrooms can participate. Listed events, which are supported by downloadable lesson plans, include a food and clothing drive and a day of caring, respect, and fairness in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Students earn points representing the dollar amount being fed back into communities for participating in the events, and those points are tracked on the site, allowing classrooms to compete with each other. The site also includes information on participating classrooms and links to the organization's Think MTV, Facebook, and YouTube pages.

CEO and Commissioner: Bill Hoogterp

Main Office:
35 James Street
Newark, NJ 07102-2016
Tel: (973) 643-6373
Fax: (973) 643-0523
E-mail: info@leagueworldwide.org