Find Youth Development Citizenship Nonprofits and Charities

  Romi wrote:

As a teenage pacific islander, it was quite difficult to gauge how difficult university classes would be. In attending Stanford and Princeton via JSA summer school, my eyes were truly opened to the hard work still ahead as I graduated high school. In... more »

  Srivera wrote:

I want to thank you for all the support that you gave me and Richmond Community Services during 2011. Recreating a volunteer program and starting an outreach program has been a challenge, but with The Volunteer Center's support, we have ended the year... more »

  jmkl wrote:

I was pleasantly surprised by the efforts and friendliness that I saw at the event that was held by the Arizona Russian Center. It was better than what I expected, since other Russian themed events of the past were awkward or way too old school like.... more »

  Writer wrote:

Harper for Kids comes to our school to talk to our children about Coach Wooden's Pyramid of Success. We are a K-2 school and Peanut and Tim's presentation is fine tuned for our young children, keeping them engaged and focused. They also will be presenting... more »

  Amy_298 wrote:

Best organization for teaching young people about leadership, service and responsibility. more »

  jbug715 wrote:

The Northern California Youth Leadership Seminar has had such a big impact on my life. I attended the seminar as a sophomore in high school, and have been involved ever since. I have learned so much about myself and how I relate to others while working... more »

  angsmith wrote:

WILS is an all-volunteer, state-wide organization dedicated to providing leadership opportunities to high school sophomores and beyond. Through the annual seminar and follow-on alumni activities, it provides on-going leadership skill-building and support.... more »

  priscilla6 wrote:

These characters bring such joy to the children, especially when they get to meet the character in costume. Their faces light up, and this alone offers opportunity for discussion about good character. Recently, I met up with a girl who at the time was... more »

  AmyBesnard wrote:

Bright Light Volunteers has organized incredible service learning trips for my high school students to Cambodia, Peru, Greece, Ecuador and the Galapagos. We’ve taught English to monks, built shelters for animals, provided supplies to refugees, improved... more »

  debescreerenti wrote:

I am the one and only volunteer that has worked for this corporation 17 years. I have done absolutely everything to make it succeed and will not give up! I feel honored to review DCET today. I designed DCET in 1995 as a Spanish family... more »

  SandraDeeHoffman wrote:

It has been my privilege to work with the U.S. Capitol Historical Society for about 11 years. My work has been via a grant that allows the Society to offer a free day-long tour about the U.S. Constitution to all DC Public and Public Charter School 8th... more »

  cynsan wrote:

buildOn is an absolutely amazing organization. I am a volunteer with buildOn: New York, and I'm also the kind of teenager that rarely ever did any good. I mean, it was all a bit foreign, you know? How would you go about it? Where would you go? Why do... more »

  Carmelina F. wrote:

I participated in the Supreme Court Summer Institute in June of 2000. I have attended a lot of professional development workshops over the years, and this five day program still ranks as the single greatest experience of professional development. Unlike... more »

  coach white wrote:

As a teaching professional of tennis for over 25 years www.nyjtl.org, in New York with sites from Chelsea to the Harlem Armory, mens and womens tennis North Carolina A&T;University www.northcarolina a&t;.org.,the San Francisco Tennis Club www.sftc.org.... more »

  teachercesille wrote:

I have seen great changes among my students because of Manners of the Heart. My students are always anticipating their kind instructor every week. I thank them deeply for creating a change in my students' lives. more »

  tina wrote:

My daughter loved this program so much she asked to enroll in it twice! Awesome program, kids are having so much fun they aren't even aware of the magnitude or value of the lessons being taught. I would highly recommend it to any parent or organization... more »

  Jeri wrote:

The staff at Lee Pesky Learning Center are professional and passionate about helping individuals who struggle with learning disabilities. They take great care in meeting the individual's need and providing the tools for him to be successful. more »

  kcam511 wrote:

Such an interesting, innovating, and inspiring program based on the personal story and journey of a true American hero. More schools should adopt their curriculum and Mrs. Klein's story should be required reading for all Americans. more »

  George wrote:

Please check with national affiliations before donating to any charity. This charity is not affiliated with any known horse rescue organization, is not subject to any control. more »

  kimjardine wrote:

I've had the pleasure of working with Sea Inspirations Executive Director. He's always worked hard for small grassroot nonprofits, he gives 200% to all of his projects. If your looking for someone that has knowledge and experience, and someone who loves... more »

  Dr. Shumway wrote:

We have been donors to the Women and Girls Foundation since 2004. That first year they gave away $15,000 in grants to advance women's rights. Since that time they have invested over a million dollars in grants to advance women's rights. We have been amazed... more »

  Paul G.1 wrote:

Yes! I am so excited to have found this page. My introduction to Irie Kids is when a couple I know were going to St. Lucia for thier honey moon. They posted to local friends requesting we pitch in to help these kids get freshs drinking water to thier... more »

  wwesley wrote:

As a school administrator in Humble ISD and I witnessed the work of their youth in a conference. Love in Abundance provided quality learning activities and events that equip youth for responsible living. It was a priviledge to work with their youth and... more »

  Danilo M. wrote:

I started practicing Taekwondo with Master Jadir in the Community Taekwondo Project. After graduating as a black belt, I started teaching children and youth. The project goes far beyond the practice of physical activities. Sport values and other cross-cutting... more »

  jbraids wrote:

We recently partnered with ACE for our Earth Day event at Chabot Space and Science Center. Wen and Gaby did an amazing job. They were personable, competent, and knew how to interact with the public. When a surprise TV crew showed up to cover the event,... more »