Are Your Youth Still Volunteering?
If you’ve ever met me in person, read my blog, or follow me on social media you know that I am a HUGE proponent of volunteerism. I believe whole heartedly that civic engagement builds character,...
View ArticleGlobal Youth Service Day Project Idea: Pack A Backpack™
Student Service Learning versus Community Service Student Service Learning (SSL) is a teaching method that combines meaningful service to the community with curriculum-based learning. SSL includes...
View ArticleBecome a Mandela Day Changemaker
What is Mandela Day? – Following the success of Nelson Mandela’s 90th birthday celebrations in London’s Hyde Park in June 2008, a decision was made to celebrate Mr. Mandela’s birthday each year with a...
View ArticleIs SPOTLIGHT Teen of the Month Safe?
The Teen Toolbox is on a mission to raise awareness about the needs and potential of youth in transition from foster care and work to counteract negative statistics and stories by showcasing the talent...
View ArticleA Positive Alternative to Hollywood Celebrity Worship
Are you following the lives of Kim Kardashian, Rihanna, Pipa Middleton, Drake (congrats to him for earning his GED this month), Usher, or Justin Timerlake? New pregnancies, hot couples, divorces,...
View ArticleI Am Unable to Adopt or Foster, Now What?
#Fact: The more birthdays a child celebrates in the foster care system, the less likely they are of being adopted. Older children need families too. Foster care statistics according to the AFCARS...
View ArticleWhat Would You Do If You Won The Lottery?
Today the estimated jackpot for Mega Millions is $92,000,000. The estimated jackpot for Powerball is $112,000,000. I don’t play the lottery so there is no way that can win the lottery but let’s play...
View ArticleNo Longer In Nicki’s Living Room
The Teen Toolbox sponsors two annual drives/events to raise awareness about the issues faced by youth aging out of foster care and to show teens that someone cares: PACK A PURSE DRIVE™– collects and...
View ArticleTake A Portfolio Back To School
It’s back to school time! Recommendation: Add a portfolio to the school supplies list. Education is power. Youth are full of limitless possibility. They learn from every interaction and experience –...
View Article7th Annual Pack A Purse™ Drive Starts TODAY
Our 7th Annual Pack A Purse™ Drive launches on TODAY, November 8, 2013. We are collecting purses (including totes and other handbags) filled with personal hygiene items for teen girls in foster homes,...
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