“GivingPoint helps young people to tap into their passion to create a more connected, compassionate and socially responsible society,” said Derek V. Smith, head of the Myfifident Foundation, a private foundation that supports GivingPoint. “We make it easier and more fun for teens to find and fuel the social beliefs that are so important to young people today. We congratulate Lauren Steves, Alyse Steves, Forest Ogunyankin, and Nate Wilson for their impressive efforts to become effective social entrepreneurs and lifelong givers.”
About GivingPoint
GivingPoint is a youth initiative designed to inspire a new generation of social philanthropists who want to connect and serve others in a technology-driven world. Their mission is to unleash the passion and energy of teenagers to make positive social change and inspire an unprecedented level of civic engagement. GivingPoint is supported by the Myfifident Foundation, a private family foundation. For more information, please visit www.mygivingpoint.org.