EXTENDING THE LINK (ETL) – Organization Summary
Extending the Link is a student-founded and run, non-profit structured, documentary film company. Each year, ETL identifies an under-reported, global social justice issue to highlight through film. A small group of students travel to the international location, spend their January break filming in country, and return to CSB/SJU to share their docume
ntary during the spring semester. By applying each documentary as a vehicle for social change ETL strives to not just create awareness about an international situation, but to empower local organizations to develop sustainable action to address that issue. ETL views these documentaries as just the first small step towards the increased awareness and inspired action that our world desperately needs. Organization Evaluation:
A. Social Change: Each of the eight documentaries that ETL has produced has successfully served as a vehicle for social change, as listed above. These community efforts are tangible examples the catalyst effect of our documentaries. Awareness: Our documentaries don’t only create awareness of international issues in thousands of local individuals, but they also make the international communities whom we partner with aware that CSB/SJU cares about and wants to work with them. Empowering Others: By working hard to create more awareness and action around social change we empower others to get outside of their comfort zones and speak about social justice. We strive to inspire others to realize that each person can be a powerful agent of change. Personal/Professional Growth, ETL develops team members’ leadership abilities and understanding of their own strengths through the provision of critical life experiences that ultimately inform career decisions and life priorities. Community Support: In order to produce our annual documentary as a non-profit structured organization, ETL generates funds through grants, individual/organization donations, and fundraising events.
2013-2014 Sponsors of Extending the Link:
Donald McNeely Center for Entrepreneurship
Center for Global Education
The Eugene J. McCarthy Center for Public Policy and Civic Engagement
CSB and SJU Senates
CSB and SJU Presidents’ Offices
CSB/SJU Undergraduate Research
SJU Student Development Office
CSB/SJU Students, Faculty, Staff, and Alumnae
Community Donors
CSB and SJU Presidents’ Offices
CSB/SJU Undergraduate Research
TrueHero.org
SJU Student Development Office
CSB/SJU Students, Faculty, Staff, and Alumnae
Anonymous Donor
Get Involved: If you are interested in supporting ETL, donating funds, hosting a documentary screening, or getting involved with one of our partner organizations please contact us today! [email protected]
