In the quiet of dawn, as soft light fell across the swaying coconut palms, I realized it was not just another destination, but an open invitation to see life through a different lens. What truly moved me wasn’t the postcard-perfect landscapes, but the sense of...
You don’t always have to work in the classroom to change students’ lives. In fact, John Reed of Georgia is leading youth to success entirely as a volunteer. As program director for the afterschool Arrow Youth Leadership Council, Reed has dedicated his life to...
Points of Light is the world’s largest organization dedicated to volunteer service, and they’ve recently released the 2022 Inspiration Honor Roll. This award celebrates acts of service, kindness and civic engagement by individuals who create change in...
For months, students submitted their stories and lessons from their favorite trips for a chance to be awarded a valuable SYTA Youth Foundation scholarship. After reading through a large amount of incredible experiences, the Ripley Hunter “World is a...
It started as an idea. Just a simple thought thrown out. It wasn’t a notion that crossed everyone’s mind, but I came to be more than glad it crossed mine. What started as a flash quickly spiraled into an experience that forever shaped my life. It is over...
