Simple Acts, Big Impact

Natalie Silverstein, MPH, is an author, consultant, nonprofit founder, and passionate advocate for family and youth service. Her latest book, Simple Acts: The Busy Teens Guide to Making a Difference, was created to help adolescents ...more

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October 14, 2026 • 00:17:15
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Fighting Food Waste & Hunger: Cindy's Full Fork Story

What do school lunches, food waste, and cultural identity have in common? For Cindy, they're the throughline of her nonprofit, the Full Fork Initiative....

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October 07, 2026 • 00:17:14
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Zhenrui on Artmind & the Power of Creative Connection

Zhenrui, founder of the nonprofit Artmind, brings creative expression to isolated seniors in Arizona care facilities. We talk about the healing power of art,...

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September 30, 2026 • 00:14:24
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Open Robotics and AI: Advay's Story

Advay, a Texas high school senior, is closing the AI and robotics education gap in underserved communities through his nonprofit, Open Robotics and AI....

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September 23, 2026 • 00:14:51
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Understanding Your Rights When You Can't Afford a Lawyer: Debasmita's Passion for Justice

Public defenders are overloaded, and legal jargon can leave defendants confused about the charges against them. Debasmita saw this firsthand volunteering with the Rainy...

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September 16, 2026 • 00:16:17
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Food Waste to Food Recovery: Sid's Waste2Taste Story

Overripe bananas, soft avocados, wilting greens — most of it isn't trash, it's still good. Sid, founder of Waste2Taste in Houston, turned his passion...

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September 09, 2026 • 00:16:38
Literary Speaking: Alejandra's Teen Mentorship Mission

Literary Speaking: Alejandra's Teen Mentorship Mission

What does teen-led community impact look like? For Alejandra, a Miami high school senior, it's Literary Speaking — a nonprofit offering free academic tutoring...

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