3 Cs ~ Culture, Compassion and Connection
A nonprofit fundraiser supporting
Family Alliance for Counseling Tools & Resolution
A preschool program that teaches children cultural awareness and tolerance as a prevention to inter-ethnic conflict and bullying.
$36
raised by 4 people
$10,000 goal
What is the 3 Cs program?
The 3 Cs are Culture, Compassion, and Connection.
The 3 Cs program is a social/emotional learning experience that helps preschoolers develop an understanding of, and appreciation for, a range of cultures.
The 3 Cs curriculum teaches cultural awareness and tolerance as prevention to inter-ethnic conflict and bullying.
The 3 Cs program supports children’s natural curiosity about difference and responds to their questions about difference in a developmentally appropriate way.
Culture
The 3 Cs program increases children’s awareness of and appreciation for their own culture, and for the culture of their peers.
Compassion
The 3 Cs program creates a positive and healthy social environment where differences can be explored in a safe way and where children develop empathy and compassion for children who are different from them.
Connection
The 3 Cs program brings American-born children together with newcomer children and engages them in fun and educational activities.
Goals of the 3 Cs program
To support and promote the healthy social and emotional development of all children.
To create classrooms that welcome newcomer children and prevent discrimination, prejudice, stereotypes, bias and racism.
Why the 3 Cs focuses on immigrant children
We are a nation of immigrants. We will continue to receive immigrants and their children.
Adjusting to life in a new land is challenging for young children. American born children may fear difference, and without guidance, may exhibit their fears in negative ways, such as bullying.
New to the country and culture, and likely not proficient English speakers, immigrant children who are bullied are less likely to seek help from authority figures. Prevention is key!
How will your donation to the 3 Cs program help?
The Family Alliance for Counseling Tools and Resolution will be able to hire more instructors that are skilled in empathy building with children and the program will be available to more children in Silicon Valley.
Your donation will also support the development of developmentally appropriate curriculum materials.
Help the Family Alliance for Counseling Tools and Resolution prevent bullying and promote cultural diplomacy in the classroom.