Do Something
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| Type of Company | Not-for-profit |
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| Founded | 1993 |
| Headquarters | HQed in Union Square, New York, NY |
| Website | www.dosomething.org |
| Five guidelines Do Something lives by:
1. Kids lead: adult participation not required 2. Kids decide: we're pro-choice.kid-choice, that is. 3. Measurable impact. 4. Free. No money required. 5. Web-based. |
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Do Something is a national not-for-profit internet organization that believes young people have the power to make a difference by inspiring, supporting and celebrating a generation of doers: people who see the need to do something, believe in their ability to get it done and take action.
The organization was founded in 1993 by Andrew Shue, an actor famous from his role on Melrose Place, and his childhood friend Michael Sanchez. The New Jersey natives had a dream: what if making a difference in a community became just as cool and important and second nature to teens as athletics or other activities? Kids would develop not only their minds and bodies, but their souls, too.
Do Something is the 'one-stop shop' for teens changing the world and the creator of the BRICK® Awards, called "the Oscars for young people in service" by CNN in 1998.
Do Something's monthly causes, sponsored by companies like Fresh Express, Pepsi and Del Monte, address issues that concern teenagers, including healthy eating, caring for pets and recycling.
The youth-led, web-based organization has over 100,000 members on its website, and BUILD, the organization's magazine, reaches over 400,000 teenagers in 500 schools throughout the United States and Canada.
The not-for-profit organization's CEO is Nancy Lublin, formerly of Dress for Success.
[edit] Celebrities involved with Do Something
TRL's Damien Fahey, Rihanna, MTV VJ and former Miss USA Susie Castillo, R&B group B5 (band), stars of Degrassi: The Next Generation and American Idol 4 winner Carrie Underwood have all supported the organization by filming public service announcements.
