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Apps for Youth, By Youth

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Our Time (Facebook) is a nonprofit dedicated to youth empowerment through the voting process. Teen Book Finder (iOS), developed by the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), helps teens, parents, teachers, and librarians find the best books and media for teens.

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Fostering Innovation and Creativity in Youth Through App Development

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awareness and skills development in children, teens, and young adults. is an organization based out of Oakland, California. greater access for youth and foster empowerment through skills. The Future of Apps in the Hands of Today's Teens. Youth Radio's Mobile Action Lab. As a 2010 winner. either in their own home.

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Symantec Donation Safeguards Computer Labs for Students

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The Inland Empire, which encompasses 27,000 square miles in Southern California, has one of the highest rates of poverty in the U.S.'s It aims to provide a gateway towards empowerment, educational, and employment opportunities to lead a fulfilling, prosperous, and purposeful life. 's twenty-five metropolitan areas.

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October Awareness: Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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The pink ribbon that has become the most widely recognized symbol of breast cancer awareness came about when a 68-year-old California woman named Charlotte Haley, whose sister, daughter, and granddaughter had breast cancer, created peach-colored ribbons to call attention to inadequate funding for breast cancer research. Zero Breast Cancer.

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Six New Games for Change: Check Out the Future of Gaming for Good

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” Presented by filmmaker Chelo Alvarez-Stehle, SOS_Slaves aims to raise trafficking awareness in teens while empowering them with the tools to take responsibility and speak out against this issue. The empowerment of girls in third world countries is a topic many corporate sponsors are looking to endorse. THREE GENERATIONS.

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Traveling Postcards: Interview with Founder, Caroline Lovell

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Empowerment for our participants comes from connecting to an inner wisdom that is often kept hidden from public view, but is a place of extraordinary innate strength and well being. Our grassroots campaign involves all ages from teens to seniors. Connecting personal wisdom to effect positive change is our goal.

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Caravan Studios Showcases Diverse Apps for Social Good

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The city's OpenData goals are to improve city services for residents and businesses, produce jobs, enhance economic opportunities, and increase resident engagement and empowerment. Connect with Concrn @Concrnapp or during Hack Fest, April 1 – 3, Friday – Sunday at 171 California St. Check out the website today.