Books for Africa Drive 2024
Bringing Knowledge to Those in Need
Books have the power to open minds and change lives. Our Books for Africa Drive aims to collect and send educational books to communities in need across Africa, promoting literacy and learning.
- Goal: Collect and donate 2,000 books by the end of the year.
- How You Can Help:
- Donate Books: Drop off new or gently used books at our designated locations.
- Host a Book Drive at your school or community center.
- Volunteer to sort and pack books for shipment.
Collection Period: Jan – Dec
Austin Half Marathon for American Foundation for Suicide Prevention 2025
Running for Awareness and Hope
Join us as we participate in the Austin Half Marathon to raise awareness and funds for teen suicide prevention. Every step we take helps break the stigma surrounding mental health and supports resources for teens in crisis.
- Goal: Raise funds to support mental health education and suicide prevention programs.
- How You Can Get Involved:
- Run with Us: Contact us join our team.
- Sponsor a Runner: Pledge a donation for each mile completed. Link to be updated soon.
- Spread Awareness: Share your journey on social media using #RunForHope.
🏁 Event Date: Feb 16 2025
Teens for Change: Community Food Drive 2025
Fighting Hunger One Can at a Time
Our Teens for Change Food Drive focuses on helping local families in need by providing essential food supplies. This campaign is easy to set up and can make an immediate impact on your community.
- Goal: Collect 5,000 non-perishable food items for local food banks.
- How to Participate:
- Donate Food: Drop off canned goods and dry foods.
- Organize a Drive: Host a collection at your school, club, or neighborhood.
- Volunteer: Help deliver and distribute food donations.
Collection Dates: Jan – Dec
Warm Hearts Toy & Clothing Drive 2024
Bringing Joy to Kids in Need
The Warm Hearts Drive collects toys and clothing to support children from low-income families, especially during the holiday season.
- Goal: Provide gifts and warm clothing to 300 children.
- How to Help:
- Donate Toys & Clothes: New or gently used items for ages 3-15.
- Host a Collection Drive at your local school or organization.
- Volunteer to wrap and distribute gifts.
Collection Period: Jan – Dec
Locks of Love Campaign 2025
Give the Gift of Confidence and Care
Our Locks of Love campaign empowers teens to make a heartfelt impact by donating hair to create wigs for children experiencing hair loss due to medical conditions like alopecia or cancer treatments. A simple haircut can give a child the confidence and comfort they deserve.
How You Can Help:
- Donate Your Hair: Schedule a haircut and donate at least 10 inches of hair.
- Host a Hair Drive: Organize a group donation event at your school or community center.
- Spread Awareness: Share your donation story and inspire others to join the cause using #LocksOfLove.
Why It Matters: Your donation helps create high-quality wigs for children who need them most, restoring not just hair, but also joy, confidence, and hope.
Join the Movement and make a difference, one strand at a time.
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Together, we can create a wave of positive change. Be a hero today!
This section offers a variety of impactful and easy-to-implement campaigns for Teen Heroes United. Let me know if you’d like to add more details or adjust any of these ideas!
