Higher

Education

Resources and

Opportunities

Program

HREI hosts special events and annual fundraisers

which business can be apart of: High Tea for

Human Rights, Golf Tournament at Circling

Raven Golf Club and many multi-cultural

festivities. Our Corporate sponsorship benefits

are listed at HREI.org/donate.

Get Involved

Volunteers play an important role at the institute,

from developing programs to writing grants to

pitching in around the office. Contact

VolunteerCoordinator@HREI.org to learn how you

can get involved.

A 501(c)(3) nonprofit, HREI programs rely on your

support. Consider making a tax-deductible

donation, either a one-time gift or a monthly

sustainability pledge. We’ll make it easy for you!

Learn more at www.hrei.org/donate.

There are many professional and academic

internship opportunities available through HREI.

If you are interested in applying for an internship,

or know someone who might be interested,

please contact us at InternCoordinator@HREI.org.

HUMAN RIGHTS EDUCATION INSTITUTE / 208.298.2359

Visit:414 West Fort Grounds Dr.|Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814

Volunteer

Donate

Intern

Sponsor

The Better Futures for Idaho Youth AmeriCorps

project involves multiple organizations in several

communities across the State of Idaho. As a

collaborative effort of several United Ways and other

agencies, the project encompasses roles alleviating

poverty through literacy programs, community

awareness, and resources for nonprofits. United Way

of North Idaho's mission is to improve lives in our

community. This is done with a focus on mobilizing

resources to advance education, financial stability,

and health of individuals in need.

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Twitter: @HREICDA

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Funding Provided by:

In Partnership with:

Participants in this program will attain a

greater awareness of the educational, finan-

cial, and career resources available to them

in the community.

Participants will receive one-on-one support

and guidance to help them pursue their aca-

demic and career interests. The H.E.R.O.

program will assist students with:

Completing applications for college,

certificate programs, or trade schools

Applying for financial aid

Developing academic planning or career

planning skills

Career counseling through mentorship

Participants will feel confident in their ability

to pursue higher education and careers in

STEM or other fields of interest.

The HREI Higher Education Resources &

Opportunities (H.E.R.O.) Program is part

of The Better Futures for Idaho Youth

AmeriCorps program. The program has

designated a VISTA employee from

AmeriCorps. The VISTA will leverage

community resources and partnerships

to support participants by: Helping participants overcome real

and perceived barriers to higher

education

Guiding participants to existing

programs and resources in the

community

Connecting participants with a mentor

that will give one-on-one support.

Strengthening participants success

through tutoring and workshops.

The Human Rights Education Institute’s

mission is to celebrate diversity and

promote human rights by educating,

raising awareness and recognizing the

value of all humanity. HREI partners with K-12 schools in our re-

gion to provide cultural education, to

supplement human rights curriculum, and

to promote an environment of inclusivity at

all grade levels. HREI works closely with local educators to

plan for future curriculum needs and is

aligned with teaching the most current

state and national bullying prevention

program models.

About the Program Outcome From

Participating H.E.R.O. Program

Human Rights

Education Institute

Where, after all, do universal human rights

begin? In small places, close to home - so

close and so small that they cannot be seen

on any maps of the world... Unless these

rights have meaning there, they have little

meaning anywhere.”

- Eleanor Roosevelt

AmeriCorps VISTA: Stephanie Guyton

Email: HEROprogram@HREI.org

Phone: (208) 292-2359

The only limit to the height of your

achievements is the reach of your dreams

and your willingness to work hard for them.

- Michelle Obama