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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!
Josh
I’m trying my best to change misconceptions about gay people.
Education
Healthy Relationships
Leadership and Advocacy
Kie’Ja
Being an advocate for teen pregnancy prevention is an important part of my life. I have grown as an individual and I have been able to affect many people
Healthy Relationships
Leadership and Advocacy
Jim
Don’t give up on yourself and understand that no one can help you if you’re not willing to help yourself.
Healthy Relationships
Juvenile Justice
Leadership and Advocacy
Carly and Sean
We enjoy hearing about their life experiences. It’s a rewarding experience for both us and our older adult partners
Civic Engagement and Volunteering
Healthy Relationships
Leadership and Advocacy
Coloradas
My ancestors fought for me to have a way of life to live for. So I honor them by holding on to our language and tradition as much as possible.
Healthy Relationships
Leadership and Advocacy
Mental Health and Wellbeing
Kayanna
I was very eager to meet and converse with my peers as well as key leadership throughout the country. I think that it is very important to give folks that may not normally interact the opportunity to do so.
Healthy Relationships
Leadership and Advocacy