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Providing youth with the education, creativity, and leadership to thrive.
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From classrooms to communities, we help youth grow into the leaders our world needs.

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Lucia & Luna’s Backpack Drive

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School supplies for 1,000+ students!

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BabyLove by Noah & Justice

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Teens Helping Moms & Babies facing poverty & homelessness from DC to NYC to LA.

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Love 4 One Another

Creating opportunities for expression and empowerment in underserved communities across the country.

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A World of Good

It’s amazing what can be done when we all come together

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SOUPer Bowl for Kids!

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Kids working together to tackle childhood hunger!

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In our perfect world, all young people realize they have the power to make meaningful change.

We inspire and empower the next generation of global changemakers with the tools, skills, and opportunities they need to succeed and thrive.

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Our programs lead the next generation to become changemakers in their community by providing access to education and cultivating creativity, social consciousness, and leadership.
By putting youth at the center of our work, we unlock the unlimited potential of young people to change the world.

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Supporting Families and Kids After a Wildfire

We want to begin by expressing our deepest concern and sympathies for everyone affected by the recent LA wildfires. Our…

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Social Emotional Learning: What is it and Why Does it Matter?

Social Emotional Learning (SEL) is more than just a buzzword; it’s a foundational process that shapes how children understand and…

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