The Inspired Nation: Do Something
That's right! What are you waiting for? Do something to change the world.
That's exactly Dosomething.org's message to today's youth. Founded in 1993, the organization is all about using “the power of online to do good stuff offline”. They provide weekly $500 grants for social good projects, as well as clubs and programs that encourage positive change in schools around the world.
I stopped by their offices in New York City and got a tour from "CEO & Chief Old Person," as she dubs herself on Twitter,> Nancy Lublin
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Let me tell you, reading an entire office wall filled with the stories of all the inspiring youth they're working with gave me the chills - From 21-year old Maggie Doyne who launched her own orphanage, to 14-year old Emily Blake who raised money to help dozens of homeless children in Kenya.
Yep, you're never too young or never too old to make a difference.
Be sure to look out for DoSomething on VH1 November on 19th with its list of
"Top 20 Celebs Gone Good".
That's exactly Dosomething.org's message to today's youth. Founded in 1993, the organization is all about using “the power of online to do good stuff offline”. They provide weekly $500 grants for social good projects, as well as clubs and programs that encourage positive change in schools around the world.
I stopped by their offices in New York City and got a tour from "CEO & Chief Old Person," as she dubs herself on Twitter,> Nancy Lublin
Watch CBS News Videos Online
Let me tell you, reading an entire office wall filled with the stories of all the inspiring youth they're working with gave me the chills - From 21-year old Maggie Doyne who launched her own orphanage, to 14-year old Emily Blake who raised money to help dozens of homeless children in Kenya.
Yep, you're never too young or never too old to make a difference.
Be sure to look out for DoSomething on VH1 November on 19th with its list of
"Top 20 Celebs Gone Good".
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