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OUR IMPACT

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young people activated through DoSomething actions since 1993

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members are 3 times more likely to volunteer or advocate for social issues

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actions taken by DoSomething members since 2018

28,000

climate and sustainability actions taken

87%

of members reported acquiring skills essential for sustainable living

1.074

tons of toxic chemicals diverted from landfills

30,000

safety and wellbeing advocacy actions taken

96%

members reported an increased awareness of mental health challenges in themselves and others

80%

Reported increased ability to collaborate with others to solve problems

55,000

equity and justice advocacy actions taken

77%

of members reported feeling encouraged to contribute to their community

30M+

The amount of people in need our members clothed

OUR MODEL

We’ve spent 30 years alongside young people at the front lines of social change, and we use what we’ve learned to help channel their passion into action. Through volunteer initiatives, trainings, leadership opportunities, events, campaigns, and programs, we help today’s young people learn about the issues shaping our world, and build the skills and confidence to take action, and make lasting change on the issues that matter most to them.

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Finding Their Civic Spark

Doing something about today’s most pressing issues starts with young people discovering what lights their fire.

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Flexing Their Civic Muscles

Our campaigns are designed to help young people use their skills and knowledge to take action on what matters most to them.

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Inspiring Civic Leadership

DoSomething members can build their own initiatives to mobilize others to DoSomething in their community.

OUR MEMBERS' GREATEST HITS

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Over 25k Members Signed Up to Advocate Against Censorship

Since 2023, young people have uplifted diverse voices, stories, and perspectives by reading and advocating for over 3,700 banned or challenged book titles.

Campaign: Uncensored

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5M+ Jeans Donated

That’s enough to clothe every unhoused youth in the U.S.

Campaign: Teens for Jeans

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4.7M+ Cigarettes Cleaned Up

Members helped divert over 2,000 pounds of chemicals from the environment!

Campaign: Get the Filter Out

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Over 200k Peers Organized to Help End Gun Violence

Young people from Parkland to Chicago refused to let their generation be defined by gun violence.

Campaign: Do Something About Gun Violence

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650k Food Bank Donations

Young people provided meals to over 260,000 people in need

Campaign: Tackle Hunger

CIVIC-MINDED LEADERS

Tatiana, 20

Tatiana joined our Voter Catalyst Network (VCN) and became one of our young leaders to help their peers and neighbors get registered to vote in the 2024 General Election. She hosted multiple voter registration events, attended voter education meetings, and won a trip to NYC to attend our Election Night Party.

Arnold, 20

Arnold, one of our inaugural Civic Fellows and Futures Ball honoree, strategized about how to scale his program, Jiggabyte, Gloves Up Guns Down, a youth-led solution to counteract the gun violence he and his peers face in their community.

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Felicia, 22

As a 2024 Civic Fellow, Felicia created a social media series called "The Magic Reset", and published her County Workshop Mission, which targets mental health advocacy across New York City's five boroughs. Her initiatives aim to create impactful conversations and educational resources about mental health.

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Maksim, 25

Maksim, a DoSomething Generation Future Winner, is a Climate and Mental Health Activist who hosts Climate Cafes in Los Angeles, helped secure mental health onto academic curricula, and spotlighted on MTV Mental Health Action Day.

Isoke, 24

Isoke, one of our inaugural Civic Fellows, used media and storytelling to deepen the impact of The Village House Pantry, an organization that she created to eradicate food insecurity in New York City.

Saravana, 17

Not only is Saravana one of thousands of young people who have advocated against book bans as part of our Uncensored campaign, but he is also a representative in his district’s Board of Education.

IMPACT THROUGH THE YEARS

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Read the 2024 Year In Review

Read the 2023 Year In Review

Read the 2022 Year In Review

Read the 2021 Year In Review

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Read the 2020 Year In Review

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Read the 2019 Year In Review

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

Camp Reboot

2024 Partnership or Collaboration
Bronze Award Winner

DSS One More Hour Fund

2024 Corporate Social Responsibility
3X Bronze Award Winner

See Us, Hear Us: Climate Justice

2023 Nonprofit Campaign
Bronze Award Winner

#CreateForACause

2019 Best Digital Category Campaign
Silver Winner

Vote Up or Shut Up

2013 Social Responsibility Campaign
People’s Voice Winner

2013 Webby Award Best Websites - Charitable Organizations/Non-Profit

DoSomething.org

2013 Best Charitable Organizations
Non-profit Winner

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