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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!
Patrick
This quote by Steve Jobs always gives me the inspiration to keep chasing my goals: “If you are working on something exciting that you really care about, you don’t have to be pushed. The vision pulls you.”
Employment
Health and Safety
Elliott
I encourage those foster youth and alumni that are reading this to give internships a chance. Don't tell yourself there's no way to make it work...More things are possible than we can predict, so be willing to risk it.
Employment
Foster Care
Alex
Growing up, I saw a lot of disparities in my neighborhood and all over Los Angeles. I noticed from an early age the impact that government programs had on people and their daily lives.
Employment
Ty
Nine months ago, I was a Harvard sophomore who was searching for a summer internship, preferably one in my area of interest, public health. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention was an obvious option for me.
Education
Employment
Healthy Relationships
Katie
I understand how substance abuse can change a person and change really who they are… There are always people that you can talk to and there are always people that can help you.
Health and Safety
Leadership and Advocacy
Greta
I owe the self-confidence to even apply for higher education to supportive adults…in my life.
Education
Foster Care
Leadership and Advocacy