"I learned that when you help others, you are helping the world become a better place."
- Gabriela, 5th grade
![“[Upward Roots is] a chance to explore the world more, help people…and experience new things…to be the next helper that you need to be.” - Heaven, 5th grade](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/552c3332e4b0d22c750b680a/1430736509829-TW5JD26T5B2BES7EJOGF/action3.jpg)
“[Upward Roots is] a chance to explore the world more, help people…and experience new things…to be the next helper that you need to be.”
- Heaven, 5th grade
"Upward Roots is a program where kids try to make our community a better place."
- Maria, 5th grade
"Upward Roots is a place where you have a chance to help the world."
- Andrew, 4th grade
youth enrolled
value of volunteer time
total hours of service
represent ethnic and racial minorities
view themselves as leaders and catalysts for change following program participation
assert continued commitment to engaging in future community service