Alaskan youth outreach worker helps teens experiencing homelessness
The mission of Alaska Youth Advocates (AYA) is to help at-risk teenagers. From clothing to a place to live, the organization is dedicated… Read More
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Recovered drug addict creates organization to help others recover
Tena Quakenbush founded Stop The Stigma to aid people on the road to recovery from drug addiction. The organization was created as a result of Quakenbush’s… Read More
San Antonio council works to combat childhood obesity
Student reporters at Communications Arts High School interviewed the program coordinator for San Antonio’s Student Ambassador’s Program where youth get to propose a… Read More
At Bit of Hope Ranch, horses and technology make therapy more effective for troubled youth
Kristin Jaeger, a licensed arts, equine and substance abuse therapist, and mental health counselor works at Bit of Hope Ranch, an organization that… Read More
Michigan doctor explains how her hospital provides care for children with cancer
Dr. Alissa Martin is a pediatric hematologist and oncologist at the Children’s Hospital of Michigan. Her job is to help families through the… Read More
Gardening organization services entire community with organically grown food
Marjorie Hess is the manager of the Gary Comer Youth Center Garden in Illinois. She spoke with a group of student reporters from… Read More
AIR gets fitness routines off the ground
AIR, an innovative aerial fitness program, lifts those who practice it to new heights of health and strength. The center’s marketing manager, Jessie Towns, explains to a group of… Read More
Speech pathologist brings Snoezelen to Chicago to help students with disabilities
Snoezelen is a made-up Dutch word that means to relax and to explore. Marilyn Sandler, a speech pathologist, worked with Snoezelen abroad and raised over $150,000 to bring… Read More
Game lab engages teens in sex education
CI3 is a game lab that creates video games as well as traditional card and board games that teach teenagers about sexual and reproductive health. Read More
Diabetes research gives Kentucky high schooler early start on future career
A senior at Gatton Math and Science Academy in Kentucky, Jaylon Hurt is conducting research on diabetes under his mentor at the University… Read More