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Youth Development Archive
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Emily Stinehart: Passing on the Tradition of Helping Others
Emily Stinehart became active in community service after her family was assisted during challenging times. She volunteered at countless events,... -
Thomas Walters – Creating Life-Changing Experiences for Youth
In his local community, Wake Forest, Thomas Walters has been a city councilman and director of the Chamber of Commerce,... -
Lake Brantley High School: Jefferson Awards’ Student Leaders Making a Difference in Orlando
Alyssa Smith, Tami Segal, Casey O’Grady, and Rachael Houston are Student Leaders in the Jefferson Awards program, Leadership class, and... -
RB Stall High School: Jefferson Awards’ Student Leaders Making a Difference in Charleston
Ja’Rod Foster, William Sanders and Vanessa Sorto were senior leaders for the Youth Service Initiative at RB Stall this year.... -
St. Agnes Academy: Jefferson Awards’ Student Leaders Making a Difference in Memphis
Memphis’ Student Leaders, Mary Kate Walsh and Mary Griffin Tate have excelled in driving the YSI program within their school.... -
Livermore High School: Jefferson Awards’ Student Leaders Making a Difference in San Francisco Bay Area
The student leaders of Livermore High School (Audrieana Bammer, Danielle Harvey, Kathryn Rambo and Brittani Thurlow) were chosen to represent the... -
Savannah Arts Academy: Jefferson Awards’ Student Leaders Making a Difference in Savannah
Catherine Mulligan and Tilly Isaacson are honored to represent the student leadership team from Savannah Arts Academy. This is Savannah... -
St. Francis de Sales High School: Jefferson Awards’ Student Leaders Making a Difference in Toledo
Through Leadership Toledo, the Youth Service Initiative was launched mid-year in four schools in the Toledo region. Samuel Evola took... -
Thornridge High School: Jefferson Awards’ Student Leaders Making a Difference in Chicago
Thornridge High School prides itself on the spirit of community service. These Student Leaders (Kiara Bishop, Markist Booker, Vincent Jones,... -
Leonard J. Young, Jr.: Spreading the Word on Public Health and Wellness
For more than 20 years, Leonard J. Young, Jr. has passionately served the people of Delaware by promoting, educating and... -
Patricia A. Fennell – Helping Former Offenders Successfully Return to Society
Patricia Fennell is committed to service beyond her daily job – specifically her service to the Kingdom Care Reentry Network,... -
Sarah Anthony – Helping Young Women Build Self-Esteem and Self-Awareness
Sarah Anthony is an active member of Heinz Helps, the corporate volunteer organization at Heinz. For the past three years,... -
Bill Milliken: A Youth Advocate Finds Solution to Dropout Crisis
Bill Milliken is vice-chairman of Communities in Schools (CIS), the organization he founded in 1977 to help troubled students graduate... -
Catalino Tapia: A Gardener Grows College Scholarships
Catalino Tapia was 20 years old when he immigrated from Mexico in search of a better life. He started his... -
Kevin Brown: A Custodian Answers Calling to Help Underprivileged Kids
Seven years ago, when Kevin Brown came across a group of bored children causing trouble in their neighborhood, he knew...