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Sep 5, 2024 · Ariela Robinson’s (17 | Los Angeles, California) love for animals began at a young age. As the proud pet parent of two dogs and two cats, she and her family often foster other animals awaiting adoption.
Jun 20, 2024 · As an avid reader and writer of current events, Sierra Pape (16 | Atlanta, Georgia) feels deeply about the importance of protecting the fundamental right to vote, especially with the history of voter suppression in Atlanta.
Jun 27, 2024 · Recent Comments. Net Love receives 2023 Everyday Young Hero Award – Net Love on Lily and Maggie Liu (16, 15 | New Providence, New Jersey)
Semester of Service is a 10-12 week service-learning framework. We recommend a fall that starts on 9/11 Day of Service and ends around MLK Day of Service, or a spring semester that starts around MLK Day of Service and ends on Global Youth Service Day.
Oct 27, 2022 · In sixth grade, Krisha Khandelwal (15 | Redmond, Washington) was the victim of bullying by some of those closest to her: her best friends. Krisha was not only ostracized from the group she once considered her friends, but they also made it difficult for Krisha to make new friends.
Aug 22, 2024 · Akanksha Manna (17 | Marietta, Georgia) was greatly impacted during the pandemic while witnessing her grandfather’s mental health struggles.
$250 or $500 Youth Grants for Youth Service Month & Global Youth Service Day projects that provide opportunities for youth volunteers to create meaningful connections with their peers, caring adults, and community partners, while developing social awareness and relationship skills.
Jun 29, 2023 · During the early days of the pandemic, Crosby To, Kaely Wang, and Aaron Fong (12, 13, 13 | San Francisco, California) felt helpless. As students who were active volunteers in their community, their ability to give back was put on hold.
Sep 26, 2024 · Taking the core values instilled by her grandmother, Sridevi founded the nonprofit, Make Today Matter, in 2021. Focusing on access to healthcare—in her neighboring city of Detroit, 18% of people do not have health insurance—Sridevi has hosted numerous volunteer efforts including collecting 200+ pairs of eyeglasses to be refurbished and distributed to people in need across Michigan!
Jan 12, 2023 · Rania Zuri (17 | Morgantown, West Virginia) loves reading, but noticed a challenge to many young children across her home state. In 2020, Rania was helping build a small library while volunteering at a local nonprofit when she learned that many of the young girls who would benefit from her work had never owned a book before.
