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8 Ways to Help Teens Make a Difference in Their Communities
The drive to make a difference in the world is a powerful one, but sometimes teens don’t know where to start. Here are eight ways teens can make a difference in their local communities. Share this list with the teens … Continue reading
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5 Ideas for Summer Service Projects
By Barbara A. Lewis, author of The Kid’s Guide to Service Projects Have you ever watched TV or spent a few moments on social media, noticed a problem that a student or someone else in your neighborhood had, and gotten … Continue reading
Volunteer Service—A Priceless Experience for All
By Barbara A. Lewis, author of The Kid’s Guide to Service Projects Can you believe that in the wealthiest large nation of the United States, nearly 50 million Americans struggle to keep food on their tables? If you look further, … Continue reading