Good Citizens
When this citizen was just 6 years old, she helped end segregation in schools.
Who is Ruby Bridges?
This person started a library, fire company, the bifocals, and helped write the Declaration of Independence.
Who is Benjamin Franklin?
The purpose of this organization is to serve the common good.
What is a Non-Profit Organization.
This citizen was born deaf and blind. She wrote about and worked for better treatment of and justice fore the blind and deaf.
Who is Helen Keller?
This person designed Washington, D.C. and chose the sites for the two most important builders there: The Capitol and the White House.
Who is Pierre L'Enfant?
Clara Barton established this non profit organization in the United States, after learning about it in Europe.
What is The American Red Cross?
This citizen was known as the Angel of the Battlefield.
Who is Clara Barton?
This person surveyed, or measured the land in Washington D.C. to figure our its border. He also taught himself math and science and made several contributions to each field.
Who is Benjamin Bannaker?
How do non-profit organizations get money?
What are donations?
What is fundraising?
A person who improves the community and helps others.
What is a volunteer?
This person was a key figure in the discovery of electricity.
Who is Benjamin Franklin?
Name one type of work done by non-profit organizations.
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What document outlines the rights of US Citizens?
What is the Bill of Rights?
Who invented a wooden clock to help farmers?
Who is Benjamin Banneker?
Name one local non-profit organization in Alvarado
What is Alvarado Helping Hands?
What is Alvarado Santa's Helpers?