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Call For Kindness Grants To Fund 40 Youth-Led Projects: How To Apply

Riley's Way Foundation, a nonprofit encouraging youth leadership rooted in kindness, will accept grant applications through March 25.

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Youth Across the Nation Are Called to Answer the 2024 Call for Kindness

Riley's Way Foundation opened its Call For Kindness today, calling on young people (13-23 years old) nationwide to submit their ideas for projects rooted in kindness, empathy and community. The Call For Kindness (C4K) offers youth the chance to participate in a dynamic Leadership Development Fellowship and win up to $5,000 to fund a project that strengthens their local, national, or global communities.

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Call for Kindness: Friendly Fridge Network

There’s something that we all could use a bit more of… and it doesn’t cost anything. That something is kindness. Ava tells about how one teen came up with an idea to bring kindness to those with a particular need and we learn about an organization that encourages and rewards acts of kindness… the “Call for Kindness” program from Riley’s Way Foundation.

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Youth Filmmaker Inspires With New Movie, Will Host Charity Event For Foster Children

Avery Kelley inspires with a new film and charity event. The 15-year old filmmaker, CEO and founder of Inspired Melanin Inc. – a production company that shares uplifting stories of the Black experience that are underrepresented in TV and film.

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Jupiter High students create non-profit organization Ta Ta For Now

Ta Ta For Now, a non profit organization, was founded by Jupiter High juniors Jessie Baxter and Holly Milsom. The organization collects undergarments such as underwear, bras and feminine products to donate to young girls in need.

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Meet 5 Kids Who Are Spreading Kindness in Their Towns: ‘There’s Always Something You Can Do’

“Kindness has a ripple effect,” Connor Wright, 14, tells PEOPLE. In this week's issue, PEOPLE is celebrating big-hearted individuals who are making life better for others through acts of compassion and humanity — including five kids spreading kindness in their towns.

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To Attract and Retain Top Gen Z Talent, Managers Need to Be ‘Servant Leaders’

There is a fundamental reset underway in what young people want to get out of work and what one looks for in their career. The old mentality of “do the grunt work and climb the proverbial corporate ladder” does not work for Gen Z. As a result, leaders need to operate with kindness, empathy and a willingness to serve others in order to attract and retain top talent.

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Charity Matters Season Six Premiere: Riley’s Way

Check out the season six premiere of Charity Matters, where host Heidi Johnson has an inspirational conversation with Ian Sandler. Learn as Ian shares the story behind the creation of Riley’s Way and the beautiful lasting legacy he has created to honor his beloved daughter.

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These BK Teens Created myNetworkHer Platform to Attract More Girls to STEM

Local high schoolers wanted to see more women and gender-nonconforming people in the science, technology, engineering and math industries. So, they created a free mentorship platform for students just like them.

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San Diego Teen Shares Helping Heart With Young Adults With Special Needs

Roshan Shah, a 2022 Call For Kindness Fellow, created VoicesGo to lend communication devices to people who are non-verbal.

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Understand the Impact of Making Connections Outside Your Age Group

When it comes to age differences, some may roll their eyes at what a younger person has to say or write off what an older colleague suggests. Stereotypes and sweeping generalizations, as well as intimidation or disinterest, can dissuade someone from deepening connections with a person who is not the same age. Yet learning how to welcome, embrace, and befriend people from other generations is an important indicator of happiness and success.

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Chess Club Brings ‘Noble Game’ To Enthusiasts Of All Ages

If you happen to walk through Chesterfield Mall (or should I say Chess-terfield Mall), you might notice one of the world’s oldest board games being played.

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Riley’s Way on Good Morning America!

On July 23rd, 2023, 2022 C4K Winner Sriya Tallapragada, 2023 C4K Winner Benjamin Barkoff, and Riley’s Way Co-Founder Ian Sandler were featured on Good Morning America (GMA), discussing their inspiring work and why Riley’s Way Foundation is so unique.

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Lynnfield Teen’s Campaign of Kindness Garners State, National Recognition

A local teen’s efforts to promote kindness are beginning to grab state and national attention. Connor Wright, 13, started an organization called Connor’s Kindness Project in 2021 with his grandmother Sharon Marrama. His goal was to support children facing challenging situations including medical conditions, mental health crises, and poverty.

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Riley’s Way: Fostering The Next Generation Of Leaders

The non-profit Riley’s Way has a bold vision: a future where kind leaders build a better world. Founders Ian and Mackenzie Sandler’s innovative approach to investing in future leaders with a passion for kindness is already having an impact on over 300 high-potential youth receiving grants for change-making initiatives that foster empathy, collaboration and inclusion.

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Kindness Matters in Our Leaders

The importance of being a kind leader and how it leads to happier workplaces, more successful teams, and innovative organizations have gathered attention.

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A local nonprofit pivots because of recent book challenges, bans in Florida

Since 2017, Chase Hartman has developed a successful non-profit and got more than 200,000 books into local schools for students in Hillsborough County. Recently, he’s been dealing with a new challenge when trying to get books into schools.

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Student-led tech organization Codology wins Call for Kindness competition

Codology, a student-led tech organization, recently won the national Call for Kindness competition sponsored by Riley’s Way Foundation.

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Miami Teen Wins ‘Call For Kindness’ Grant To Offer Climate Education

The "Call For Kindness" grant from the Riley's Way Foundation helped a Miami student provide kids worldwide with a climate education.

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Tampa Teens Win ‘Call For Kindness’ Grant, Donate Books To Kids

The "Call For Kindness" grant from the Riley's Way Foundation helped 2 Tampa teens give books to children in need.

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Westport student creates diversity and inclusion program for children

It all started with an IDEA — inclusion and diversity through education, that is. Leigh Foran, a Staples High School junior, founded IDEA when she was a freshman. Recently, she won a national Call For Kindness competition sponsored by Riley’s Way Foundation, which awarded a $3,000 grant that will help her expand.

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Gaithersburg Teen Wins ‘Call For Kindness’ Grant To Help Pollinators

The "Call For Kindness" grant from the Riley's Way Foundation helped a Gaithersburg teen restore native habitats to help pollinators.

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Clarksburg Student Wins ‘Call For Kindness’ Grant To Fight Food Waste

The "Call For Kindness" grant from the Riley's Way Foundation helped a Clarksburg teen divert food waste and rescue food for the hungry.

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Baltimore Teens Win ‘Call For Kindness’ Grant To Teach Cooking Skills

The "Call For Kindness" grant from the Riley's Way Foundation helped two Baltimore teens fund their Granny Project, which teaches cooking.

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OC Teens Win ‘Call For Kindness’ Grant

Two Orange County teens are among just a few dozen young people nationwide being recognized this week for their community work.

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Redwood City Teen Wins ‘Call For Kindness’ Grant

A Redwood City teen is among just 40 young people nationwide being recognized for their leadership and commitment to kindness, empathy and inclusivity. The Riley's Way Foundation recently announced its "Call for Kindness" winners, providing grants of up to $3,000 to support community programs for each.

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Westport Resident Wins ‘Call For Kindness’ Grant

A Westport resident is one of 40 young people nationwide being recognized by Riley's Way Foundation for their "commitment to leading with kindness, empathy, and inclusivity."

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40 Youth-Led Projects Earn Distinguished National Call for Kindness Prize

Riley’s Way Foundation just announced its 2023 Call For Kindness winners: 40 outstanding young people (ages 13-22) from across the country whose innovative ideas have granted them entrance into a dynamic leadership fellowship – and up to $3,000 each for their commitment to leading with kindness, empathy, and inclusivity.

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40 Youth-Led Projects Earn Distinguished National Call for Kindness Prize

Riley's Way Foundation just announced its 2023 Call For Kindness winners: 40 outstanding young people (ages 13-22) from across the country whose innovative ideas have granted them entrance into a dynamic leadership fellowship - and up to $3,000 each for their commitment to leading with kindness, empathy, and inclusivity.

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Today’s Buzz: Riley’s Way Has Opened Their Annual Call For Kindness

Riley's Way Foundation has opened their annual Call For Kindness, which calls on young changemakers (13-22 years old) nationwide to submit their ideas for projects rooted in kindness, empathy, and inclusivity.

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SAi TV: Riley’s Way Foundation Envisions a Future Where Kind Leaders Build a Better World

Riley’s Way empowers young leaders (13-22) to use kindness and empathy to create meaningful connections and positive change. They envision a future where kind leaders build a better world. The foundation was established by Mackenzie & Ian Sandler in 2014 to honor the life of their nine-year-old daughter Riley Hannah Sandler. Executive Director Christine O’Connell talks with SAi TV's Fanuel Muindi and provides insights into the foundation's Call For Kindness Program.

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Announcing the Riley’s Way Call For Kindness!

Announcing the Riley's Way Call For Kindness! Do you have an idea to change the world? Answer the Call For Kindness and win up to $3,000 to fund your project! Applications close on April 2, 2023.

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Natalie Silverstein Chats with Call For Kindness Fellows – Simple Acts, Big Impact

Natalie Silverstein believes that you don’t need to change the whole world to make a big impact. Even the smallest stone thrown into the water creates a ripple. Check out her interviews with some of our amazing Call For Kindness Fellows!

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Star Ashburn Student Is A Speaker, Entrepreneur, And Activist

Esha Venkat, a senior at Broad Run High School, is a star student who is also an activist, speaker, and entrepreneur.

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Registration opens for the Call For Kindness program

Riley's Way Foundation recently presented the fifth version of its Call for Kindness program, which offers young people in the United States, between the ages of 13 and 22, the possibility of accessing a dynamic leadership development scholarship and winning up to $3,000 to finance a project that strengthens their local, national or global communities.

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Abiertas las inscripciones para el programa Call For Kindness

Riley's Way Foundation presentó la quinta versión de este programa que ofrece a jóvenes en Estados Unidos, entre los 13 y 22 años, la posibilidad de acceder a una beca dinámica de desarrollo de liderazgo y de ganar hasta US$3.000 para financiar un proyecto que fortalezca a sus comunidades locales, nacionales o globales.

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Grants available for youth-led projects aimed at creating positive change

Riley’s Way Foundation has opened its Call For Kindness program, asking youth ages 13-22 from across the U.S. to submit their ideas for projects rooted in kindness, empathy and inclusivity. The Call For Kindness, now in its fifth year, offers youth the chance to participate in a leadership development fellowship and win up to $3,000 to fund a project that strengthens their local, national, or global communities.

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Grants available for youth-led projects aimed at creating positive change

Riley’s Way Foundation has opened its Call For Kindness program, asking youth ages 13-22 from across the U.S. to submit their ideas for projects rooted in kindness, empathy and inclusivity. The Call For Kindness, now in its fifth year, offers youth the chance to participate in a leadership development fellowship and win up to $3,000 to fund a project that strengthens their local, national, or global communities.

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Call for Kindness Grant

Call For Kindness provides a grant opportunity for high school and college students from across the country to make a difference on an issue they care about — everything from prevailing social justice issues to pressing community-based needs.

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Grants available for youth-led projects aimed at creating positive change

The Call For Kindness, now in its fifth year, offers youth the chance to participate in a leadership development fellowship and win up to $3,000 to fund a project that strengthens their local, national, or global communities.

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Youth Changemakers Nationwide Answer The 2023 Call For Kindness (C4K)

Riley's Way Foundation opened their Call For Kindness (callforkindness.org) program today, calling on young changemakers (13-22 years old) from across the country to submit their ideas for projects rooted in kindness, empathy, and inclusivity.

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#BlackGirlMagic – Riley’s Way and 2021 Call For Kindness Fellow Bella Hanson Featured in Sesi Magazine

"I created 'I Matter' to [give] students around the world a platform to uplift themselves and talk more about why they believe that social justice and activism [are] important." - Bella Hanson Read Bella's full feature in the Winter 2022 Edition of Sesi Magazine! Grab your copy at SesiMag.com.

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Grants Available for Youth-Led Projects Creating Positive Change

GrantStation highlights the Riley's Way Foundation's Call for Kindness, which empowers young leaders throughout the U.S. to use kindness and empathy to create meaningful connections and positive change.

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Teen Vogue Acknowledges San Diego Teenager for Taking on Eating Disorders

2022 Call For Kindness Fellow Gillian Johnson speaks with CBS8 about her project, Recovery Meet-Ups, and being one of the revolutionary youth recognized in Teen Vogue's 21 Under 21 of 2022.

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Caring Causes: Call for Kindness

The Call For Kindness just launched and provides an opportunity for high school and college students from across the country to make a difference on an issue they care about -- everything from prevailing social justice issues to pressing community-based needs.

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Riley’s Way Call For Kindness Grants To Fund 36 Youth-Led Projects

The nonprofit will provide up to $3,000 funding for 36 projects that build stronger local, national and global communities through kindness.

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Youth Changemakers Nationwide Answer The 2023 Call For Kindness

Annual program provides funding and innovative leadership development opportunities for young people to tackle some of society’s most pressing problems, with a focus on environmental justice.

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Teen Vogue Recognizes 2022 C4K Fellow Gillian Johnson as a Revolutionary Youth Changemaker!

2022 C4K Fellow Gillian Johnson (Recovery Meet-Ups) was featured in Teen Vogue's 21 Under 21 2022: The Revolutionary Youth You Need to Know as a "Bridge Builder."

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Teen Vogue Recognizes 2021 C4K Fellow Bella Hanson as a Revolutionary Youth Changemaker!

2021 C4K Fellow Bella Hanson (I Matter) was featured in Teen Vogue's 21 Under 21 2022: The Revolutionary Youth You Need to Know as a "Poet For Change."

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2022 Threads of Hope Honorees

2021 C4K Fellow Seena Farhadi (founder of the Learning Enrichment and Assistance Program aka LEAP) was featured in Diablo Magazine as "one of five incredible volunteers who work tirelessly to strengthen the fabric of our community."

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Connect Kindness Podcast

Christine shared the mission and programs of Riley's Way with the Connect Kindness Podcast.

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17-Year-Old Environmentalist Rallies Community Involvement in Sustainability Projects

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6 Teens Who Make The World A Better Place

Forbes

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Leaders & Learners: Let’s Do It Riley’s Way

Ian gave an evocative and moving interview when he spoke with Tonya McKenzie, host of the Leaders & Learners podcast.

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The Power of Youth Activism with Melati Wijsen

Sincerely, Hueman podcast

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Taking Responsibility for the Climate Crisis with Anuna de Wever

Sincerely, Hueman podcast

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Protecting the Health of our Oceans with Daniela V. Fernandez

Sincerely, Hueman podcast

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Bringing Back Our Lost Forests with Leah Namugerwa

Sincerely, Hueman podcast

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Climate Voices from the Global South with Mitzi Jonelle Tan

Sincerely, Hueman podcast

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Fighting For Peace and Climate Justice with Kasha Sequoia Slavner

Sincerely, Hueman podcast

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Caring for People Experiencing Homelessness with Khloe Thompson

Sincerely, Hueman podcast

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Hear From These Four Young Leaders Changing The World

The podcast series Sincerely, Hueman shares the inspiring stories of kind leaders at Riley’s Way making a positive impact in the world today. Check out these fun and powerful “audiograms” featuring Call For Kindness Fellows Michelle Qiao, Pahonu Coleman, Charlie Hirschhorn, and Isabella Hanson.

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Chattanooga-Based Nonprofit Is Recipient Of National Award For New Youth-Led Mental Health Initiative

The Chattanoogan

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Westview High junior helps other students keep their voices

San Diego Union-Tribune (Pomerado News)

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Local Teen Wins National Call For Kindness Competition

Arts + Business Council of Greater Nashville

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Young Tucsonan Creates Trans Support Group To Help Others Connect

The Patch

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Camas teen honored in national ‘Call for Kindness’ campaign

Camas-Washougal Post-Record

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Confident Healthy Women: Hewitt Student Leaders Address Hygiene Poverty in New York City

Hewitt News

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Everyday Hero: Charlotte teen helps feed homeless

Spectrum News 1

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Teen Growing Up In Charlotte Shelter Now Feeding Others

The Morning Rush, 97.5 WCOS