Using the power of online to get teens to do good things offline
Founded: 1993
Status: Nonprofit
Processing Fee: None
Website: http://www.dosomething.org
In their words:
DoSomething.org is one of the largest organizations in the US that helps young people rock causes they care about. A driving force in creating a culture of volunteerism, DoSomething.org is on track to activate two million young people in 2011. By leveraging the web, television, mobile, and pop culture, DoSomething.org inspires, empowers and celebrates a generation of doers: teenagers who recognize the need to do something, believe in their ability to get it done, and then take action.
What We're All About
1. Largest org in the US for teens and social change!
2. Help young people rock ANY cause they care about!
3. 3 rules: No Money, No Car, No Adults
4. Activating 2 million teens in 2011!
5. Giving teens a simple way to make a BIG difference!
