Corbin Bleu Wants Your Help To Change the World
Corbin Bleu wants your help and voice to make a difference in the world. He recently launched a new project called www.CorbinBleuLive.com where he’s asking everyone to write about issues that are important to them. The response has been great so far, with posts about topics ranging from fighting domestic violence to pollution and recycling.
Corbin, who is currently completing the last few weeks of his run on Broadway’s In the Heights, recently tweeted that he will also be doing live shows from the site. We think it’s great that Corbin is so committed to making a difference in the world and that he’s inspiring others to do the same!
Visit www.CorbinBleuLive.com and click here to read some of the posts being made now. Be sure to join in and lend your voice to a cause that you believe in. (If you have trouble signing up click here for directions.)
(Editor’s Note: I also wrote a piece on www.CorbinBleuLive.com about an issue I’m passionate about, how young people can change the world through their gifts. Click here to check it out).
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Watch the Do Something Awards 2010
Be sure to watch the Do Something Awards airing live Monday, July 19 at 9/8C on Vh1. The awards will be honoring young people and celebrities who are making change in the world by creating projects addressing causes important to them. The five young nominees for the main Do Something Award are:
- Wilfredo Perez Jr., Public Health Education and Training Program for Haitian Youth
- Micaela Connery, Unified Theater
- Jessica Posner, The Kibera School for Girls and Shining Hope Community Center
- Mark Rembert, Energize Clinton County
- Jacqueline Murekatete, Jacqueline’s Human Rights Corner
Click here to read a feature on AOL about this year’s nominees and visit the Do Something website to vote for your favorite Do-ers.
More About The Do Something Awards
Since 1996, Do Something has honored the nation’s best young world-changers. Do Something Award Winners represent the pivotal “do-ers” in their field, cause, or issue. Finalists are rewarded with a huge $10,000 community grant, and the Winner receives $100,000. All participate in a special award ceremony that features celebrities, media coverage, and continued support from Do Something.
More info at: http://www.dosomething.org/awards
Do Something Grants
Do Something also gives grants to support young people in their dreams to change the world. Do you need $500 to further the growth and success of your program or turn your idea into reality? Did you recently create a sustainable community action project, program or organization or have a great idea for helping your community? If you answered “YES!”, you’re eligible to apply for a Do Something Grant. Best of all, they’re given out WEEKLY!
More info at: http://www.dosomething.org/grants
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Olivia Makes Creative Waves to Save the Gulf
Here’s an inspiring story of how one girl decided to make a difference instead of just sitting by and watching…
After hearing about the oil spill in the Gulf that is affecting many people and animals there 11-year-old Olivia Bouler was moved and decided to take action. The Gulf Coast was a familiar place to her, where she spent many vacations with her family who live in Louisiana and Alabama.
Olivia, who describes herself as an “aspiring ornithologist, artist, and saxophone player,” decided to put her artistic skills to work, creating and selling original artworks of birds, because she knew birds would be affected and could likely suffer as a result of the spill.
She contacted the National Audubon Society to ask for help, in hopes of giving her illustrations to raise money for clean up costs. The response has been enormous and, Olivia has raised thousands and has over 27,000 members on her Facebook page: Save the Gulf: Olivia’s Bird Illustrations. Her story has appeared in several news outlets like BBC radio, AOL News, Newsday, Italian news, and Belgian news. Her work is now also featured as an AOL Artist, with AOL giving The Audubon Society $25,000 in honor of Olivia’s efforts.
Watch Olivia in the Video Below About Her Project
What an amazing effort; we love Oliva’s artwork and commend her for the work she’s doing! Want to donate or contribute to her efforts? Visit http://www.aolartists.com/projects/help-the-gulf to donate and visit Save the Gulf: Olivia’s Bird Illustrations to find out how you can get a print of her work for your donation.
Read more about Olivia in this feature from AOL’s Good News Now and read the letter she wrote here.
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Read ALL About It: Interview with Adele Ann Taylor Founder of Adele’s Literacy Library
There’s nothing like a good book; you can immerse yourself in different worlds, share someone else’s experiences and ignite your own imagination to what’s possible in the world.
Adele Ann Taylor has such a passion for books and at the age of 13 decided she wanted to share her love for reading with other kids, to show them how much power it holds and how much fun it could be. This is why she founded her non-profit organization Adele’s Literacy Library™ (A.L.L.) in December 2008. The goal of A.L.L. is to “instill and empower that reading is not only fundamental, it is the key ingredient to success and through reading ALL things are possible.”
Throughout the past few years since founding A.L.L., Adele has already donated thousands of books and spoken to hundreds of kids about the power of reading. Her main goals are to donate millions of brand new books and bookmarks to schools, libraries and charitable organizations, and to “make a difference” in the lives of others through a book. She also wants to eventually offer scholarships to graduating seniors who want to pursue their educational dreams.
Adele was crowned Miss Heartland’s Outstanding Teen 2009, making her an official representative for the sister group to the Miss America Organization, and she was most recently crowned Miss Bonnie Blue Outstanding Teen 2010. She is also a featured Hero on the website Kids Are Heroes that shows that young people can make a difference in the world. Watch Adele in the video below from a Kids Are Heroes event, where she speaks about her organization and how other young people can become change-makers in their communities:
KidsAreHeroes.com Presents Adele Taylor
Adele aims to motivate people of all ages to develop a passion for reading and show them that “regardless of where you come from, you can go anywhere in the world by reading a book.” This inspiring teen spoke to Dreamer ENT about how she got started and what she’s up to now – ALL for the love of reading.
Dreamer ENT: Tell us about you – how old are you and what grade are you in, and a little bit of your background?
Adele Taylor: I am a 14-year-old freshman [will be entering 10th grade in the upcoming year]. I am the oldest of three; I have a younger brother and sister. I enjoy rock climbing, roller skating, ice skating, hanging out with my friends, dancing and of course reading.
DE: When and why did you start Adele’s Literacy Library? What sparked the idea and what did you do to get started?
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Girls Inc. Girl’s Rights Week
Today, May 7, closes Girls’ Rights Week, founded by the organization Girls Inc. The week was created to empower girls to advocate for their rights and create positive change in the world.
This year the theme is “Healthy Girls, Healthy Communities” focusing on empowerment through focus on physical activity, nutrition, body image, and managing stress. Girls around the country took the time to determine the resources available in their communities to encourage physical activity and came up with findings as to why some girls might not have access to these resources. Girls Inc. National Scholars also met with First Lady Michelle Obama’s staff to present their findings.
Even though Girl’s Rights Week is closing why not think of ways you can continue to create a healthy body and community in the upcoming weeks. Maybe you can make a decision to start picking healthier snacks like fruits, taking time to exercise regularly, or getting together with friends to volunteer in the community, possibly cleaning up a park or planting a garden. Also check out the Girls’ Bill of Rights below and this video from the Girl Power Studio where girls and girl power motivator Kelsie Morales give an inspiring message:
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