Get Inspired
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!
Citlali
I hope more youth will take a close look at their communities and see what problems are bothering them and then fix them.
Health and Safety
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
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
Matt
My advice is to work hard, believe in yourself, and have fun doing it.
Education
Leadership and Advocacy
Carlos
Don’t give up to the streets. Don’t give up to drugs. Go to school and do good and everything else will come to you. Take advantage of all the opportunities given to you.
Education
Health and Safety
Leadership and Advocacy