Stories

Inspiring stories of student leaders in action.

Through the Lead4Change Core Curriculum, students design and lead service projects that create real impact in communities across the U.S. Explore the inspiring work students are doing around the world—and get motivated to spark change in your own community!

Fit4Change: Eastern Lebanon students rally together to support families in need

Eastern Lebanon County High School, Pennsylvania High School, 10 students Advisor: Holly Hartman Students across the country are stepping up to solve real challenges in their communities. At East Lebanon County High School, a team of students saw a need and took action—demonstrating the power of leadership, creativity, and compassion. Their project, Fit4Change, is a […]

EmpowerHER: Cummings students boost female well-being through creative leadership initiative

Alliance Academy for Innovation, Georgia High School, 3 students Advisor: Michael Hall Students across the country are stepping up to solve real challenges in their communities. At Alliance Academy for Innovation, a team of students saw a need and took action—demonstrating the power of leadership, creativity, and perseverance. Their project, EmpowerHER, is a testament to […]

Cans 4 A Cause: Smithtown students fight hunger with leadership

Accompsett Middle School, New York 6 students Advisor: Michael Toth Students across the country are stepping up to solve real challenges in their communities. At Accompsett Middle School, a team of students saw a need and took action—demonstrating the power of leadership, determination, and teamwork. Their project, Cans 4 A Cause, is a testament to […]

Rise Above Addiction: Vancouver students take action against vaping and drug abuse

Henrietta Lacks Bioscience High School, Washington 6 students Advisor: Jennifer Cunningham Students across the country are stepping up to solve real challenges in their communities. At Henrietta Lacks Bioscience High School, a team of students saw a need and took action—demonstrating the power of leadership, creativity, and perseverance. Their project, Rise Above Addiction, is a […]

We Care: East Alabama students provide comfort and encouragement to children in foster care

Boys & Girls Club of East Alabama Auburn, Alabama Team We Care, 15 students Advisor: Latoya Dill-Johnson Students across the country are stepping up to solve real challenges in their communities. At the Boys & Girls Club of East Alabama, a team of students saw a need and took action—demonstrating the power of leadership, compassion, […]

Kentucky Teens Are Making Chemo More Comfortable

The school year had barely begun when students at Warren East High School in Bowling Green, Kentucky, received heartbreaking news: Mrs. Brown, their 35-year-old art teacher, had breast cancer. Having seen loved ones battle cancer, the students understood the difficult road ahead. But in their conversations with Mrs. Brown, three teens discovered a challenge they’d […]