Bringing the Noise

Presenting YouthNoise as a cause to the youth that we serve is a challenging proposition. They don’t see us as a cause; they see us as a tool, which is so different from a cause. However, they’re very eager to see the site grow and thrive and are willing to take certain actions to support the organization — just not give their specific dollars and cents. We feel like we’re really a portal, in a way, for [youths] who have a cause they want to pursue. We encourage them to make donations elsewhere and to connect with the causes that they specifically care about.