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Are you a changemaker?
Young people like you across the country are volunteering, acting as leaders and role models, advocating, and making an impact in the lives of others. Read their stories below and tell us about how you are creating change for yourself and others!
Nicole
I have always wanted to go back to places that I have been…and just talk to kids and tell them that…if you just use your voice and stay on track, your future will be brighter.
Foster Care
Homelessness and Housing Instability
Sixto
Being part of this youth board turned my anger for the foster care system into passion. I had a story but my peers did, too. It became less about me and more about a group of youth who many people forget about.
Foster Care
Leadership and Advocacy
Janessa
I was inspired to pursue advocacy work because there are so many youth who just need the tools to succeed.
Foster Care
Leadership and Advocacy
Krista
The word “disability” is not in the athletes' minds at all. We don’t see it as a disability. For myself, I see it as a unique ability.
Disabilities
Health and Safety
Leadership and Advocacy
Jaylynn
My goal is to...be the best role model that I can be for the tribe to show them that staying involved with the community is important for youth because it can have a major impact on their future and health.
Employment
Health and Safety
Leadership and Advocacy
Irene
"Education is power" is my motto. I’m on my way to being as successful as I hoped for and it was all because I had the opportunity to go to school, and the resources to stay in school. I plan to go so much further, too, because I'm tired of being homeless
Homelessness and Housing Instability