Six pathways.Limitless possibility.
Our youth empowerment priorities bring together books, mentoring, creativity, financial knowledge, entrepreneurship, and community. Some programs are active projects; others are developing and welcoming partners.
Programs with purpose.
Each initiative reflects what young people tell us they need: encouragement, practical skills, experiences, and the chance to create something meaningful. Explore the opportunities below and help us grow them.
Youth Authorship
Building on years of student book giving, we support young voices—including 26 student contributors to I Am My Power.
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Media & Production
Developing opportunities for teens to learn camera operation, livestreaming, editing, and production skills with industry mentors.
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Youth Mentorship
Building a supportive mentoring model around encouragement, academic check-ins, life skills, and meaningful community experiences.
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Entrepreneurship
Inspiring youth and families to explore ideas, create products, publish, and learn the fundamentals of building a venture.
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Financial Literacy
Seeking educators and community supporters to make financial concepts practical and accessible for young people.
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Community Engagement
Bringing youth, families, volunteers, and local organizations together through service and shared experiences.
Explore →Six initiatives. One shared commitment.
Youth Authorship
Students discover the power of seeing their ideas in print. We aim to grow the journey from reading to writing to sharing their stories.
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We’re seeking mentors and opportunities for youth to explore equipment, camera work, audio, livestreaming, and the craft of storytelling.
Ask about this initiativeYouth Mentorship
We’re developing a consistent, safe mentoring model with qualified volunteers, family involvement, and structured experiences.
Ask about this initiativeEntrepreneurship
Our goal is to help young people explore how creativity and problem-solving can become products, services, books, and business ideas.
Ask about this initiativeFinancial Literacy
We are recruiting knowledgeable partners to help youth practice budgeting, saving, and making thoughtful money decisions.
Ask about this initiativeCommunity Engagement
Service activities, partnerships, outreach, and volunteer opportunities help families connect and communities thrive.
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Become a youth program mentor, introduce a partner, or invest in experiences that open doors.