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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!
Kenny
My college experience has empowered me with knowledge so that I can be a successful artist and a successful student
Education
Carrie
I believe in the power of youth. I believe in the importance of including young people in decisions that will impact them.
Education
Employment
Health and Safety
Abdalla
My advice is to get involved with Year Up or a program like it.
Education
Employment
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
Kendall
What I've learned out of life is this: Forgiveness opens up your heart so it can receive more love.
Education
Foster Care
Health and Safety
Leadership and Advocacy
Alavi
As a new immigrant who could not speak English fluently, I was always quiet and tried to stay invisible.
Education
Leadership and Advocacy