Our Impact

over 160 youth-led community service projects

Our Changemakers collectively design and execute their own service projects, identifying a need they are passionate about, building consensus around a single idea, researching, planning, and leading their positive community action together. These youth-led community service projects reflect all of the hard work and planning our youth have done throughout the program and reveal the ability each of our participants to be leaders and changemakers in their community.

"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

"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

Service day facts

1000

youth enrolled

$157,453

value of volunteer time

6,825

total hours of service

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97% of participants

represent ethnic and racial minorities

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87% of youth

view themselves as leaders and catalysts for change following program participation

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89% of youth

assert continued commitment to engaging in future community service

9 of out of 10 youth
believe their actions are important in the world following program participation

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