Stories

Inspiring stories of student leaders in action.

5 Teens for 14: Motivated by personal loss, five Louisville high school students demonstrate the power of community

Motivated by personal loss, five students raised $1,500 to fund an empowerment camp—turning grief into meaningful community impact.

Fostering Future Friends: Louisville students set out to provide emotional and physical support for foster youth

Students assembled backpacks for foster youth—offering comfort, dignity, and love to kids navigating care transitions

Hopeful Horizons: Four local teens mobilized their school to support single parents in their community

Motivated by the challenges faced by single parents in their community, this student team set out to collect essential toiletry items

Prep the Paws: Assumption students took action to fund critical improvements at their local humane society

This team of animal-loving students set out to collect essential items to support both the shelter staff and the animals in their care.

Live to Give: Louisville students set out to deliver hope—and essentials—to those who need it most

Louisville students lead a campaign to support people experiencing homelessness—demonstrating how service and empathy drive real change.

The Transformational Power of Project-Based Learning: How Hands-On Learning Shapes Students’ Lives

Discover how Project-Based Learning (PBL) empowers students through hands-on, real-world learning. Explore free leadership projects that inspire action.