
"DoSomething.org is a very special part of my life now. It has not only given me new hopes and dreams to create a significant difference in the world but also that it is POSSIBLE to create a difference being only one person." -- Radhika, Do Something Club President & Youth Advisory Council
"Before Peers Mentoring Peers [1] started, a timeline was prepared of the organization's goals. Because of DoSomething.org, we have surpassed all of those goals and are able to continue on." -- Gregory Castille, Do Something Grant Winner
"DoSomething.org believes in youth and most of all believes that we can change the world. Nothing is impossible with this organization. Young people rely on this organization for resources, funding, and an organization that provides a voice for young people." -- Glenn Means, Do Something Club President
“...We've gotten emails from people all over the United States, as well as Russia, China, Peru, and Canada, from people saying how inspired they were by our story, and how motivated the ABDC Champions for Charity episode made them to act… It's all thanks to Do Something that we've had the support, encouragement, publicity, and FUNDING to help take EDN! to a whole new level and expand to new cities!... leveraging this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to share our story on the #1 most watched TV show for youth.” -- Jackie Rotman [2], Featured DoSomething.org Grant Winner, America's Best Dance Crew: Champions for Charity Episode
“ALL of you at Do Something must really enjoy doing so much for others. Thank you from all the children at The Bali Orphanage.” -- The Bali Orphanage, 2010 Do Something 'Charities on Facebook' Award Winner (Bali, Indonesia)
… about our Social Action Boot Camps [3]
“I learned so much! It really helps young people understand the complicated workings of NPOs.”
“The best part was the caliber of the speakers. They are engaging, amazing, and most of all: they all knew what they were talking about!”
“The speakers and the AMAZING people I got to meet. I felt very humbled and my eyes were opened up to the HUGE things that young people can do beyond even what I (someone who is really passionate about youth being able to do great things) had envisioned before.”
“My heart melted when I found your organization because there is such a stigma and animosity towards our youth today. The fact that you believe in what we want to do and help give us a push is truly amazing.”
… about our Thumb Wars Campaign [4]
“I will put them on the minute I get in the car to remind me how dangerous it is to drive while texting. Thank you Do Something." -- Robin Mew, 24
"I would sport my thumb socks while driving. I would also wear them while I was not driving so people would ask about them. It would help spread the word about Do Something and [Thumb Wars]." -- Kayla Hardy, 18
… about our Teens for Jeans Campaign [5]
“The children here are usually made fun of for many reasons, their clothes being one of them. When you make a child look good he/she feel goods and is able to perform better at school – this is one reason, anyway. This program is fantastic.” -- Community Housing Innovations (Huntington Station, NY)
“For the youth who access the clothing room at Covenant House Vancouver's Drop-in Centre, being able to access a pair of (gently used) jeans can make a world of difference. These young people are still very street-involved; they've fled terrible home situations, seeing the street as a safer alternative then what they've left behind. Trying to survive on Vancouver's streets, especially during the cold, dark rainy days of fall and winter can take its toll. Imagine wearing the same clothing, day-in, day-out - sometimes for weeks on end! Our Youth Workers begin to build trust with these youth. Offering access to fresh clothing like jeans can have a huge impact as we introduce street youth to our programs and services. Thank you to all the participants; you are helping us rebuild lives - one young person at a time.” -- Covenant House Vancouver (Vancouver, BC)
“We appreciate your campaign. We are seeing an increased need for clothing due to the economy and also our city has a large Haitian population; thousands of relatives have come to Brockton with nothing due to the earthquake. The children are very excited about the ability to wear such a popular name brand to "fit in" as they enter a new school/country. Thank you so much!” -- The Charity Guild (Brockton, MA)
What celebs say
That's why when I Tweeted about Do Something, its just whatever you're passionate about, just get out there and Do Something!"
-- Kim Kardashian on her Tweet about Do Something [6]
“I love this organization, its so simple, just Do Something! ...Keep doing something!” -- Kathy Griffin, 2010 Do Something 'Comedian Award' Winner
"DoSomething.org put out a message after I did the 20/20 interview to anyone who wanted to write in and let me know how… (they didn’t let me know of this it was a surprise) …but in 2 days, 1500 girls wrote in to let me know how it affected them, and it was the most amazing thing. They put together this whole book with all these different letters and emails from all these girls all over the world who wrote in how it affected them and a lot of these girls have been through domestic violence as well, so it was very touching actually… and really heartbreaking to read. " -- Rihanna, live on KIIS FM (December 1, 2009) [talking about her publicized dating abuse experience with Chris Brown and in response to Ryan Seacrest asking: What have you been most impacted by?]
"I think it’s very important to let young children and teens be aware now, rather than later, that it is very important to help other people and how many people are in need right now. I think it’s kind of a brilliant site - it’s really easy - to let kids go online and see all the little things they can do to help out!” -- Ashley Greene, The Twilight Saga
"I'm very passionate about the whole Do Something and power of youth initiative!" -- Shailene Woodley, Secret Life of the American Teenager