Finding Strength
Updated: August 05, 2008
The U.S. Army and Channel One News want to help spread the word to millions of students and teachers across the country by featuring the project on our TV show. Scroll down and check out the incredible personal stories that have previously aired on Channel One News and click here to nominate yourself or a friend.
The Uniform Project
Sheena wears the same dress ever day...all in support of school children in India.
Want more information? Visit www.theuniformproject.com.
The Kopila Valley Children's Home
Maggie, a self-proclaimed Jersey girl, went on a backpacking trip to Nepal and now she's making a huge difference there.
Back on my Feet
Anne Mahlum founded Back on My Feet, a running club for the homeless in Philadelphia.
A Mission to Haiti
Find out why doing something for others can turn out to really be about helping yourself.
The Anti-Gossip Girls
A group of teens from one of the most privileged areas of the country is giving back -- in a big way.
Female Firefighters
There are about a million firefighters in the United States including 40,000 women -- hear one story here.
Bubble Wrap Boy
Grayson Rosenberger found a way to help people with prosthetic limbs using simple bubble wrap.
Tunes 4 the Troops
A teen in Tennessee is donating thousands of CDs and DVDs to American soldiers abroad. And it's easy for you to help too.
Taylor's Closet
Lindsay Giambattista started Taylor's Closet, a store that gives free clothes away to foster kids. Scroll down to find out how to donate yours.
Teen Artist Lends a Hand
Teen sculptor Elicia Shelton makes a difference by giving families with sick children a hand, literally.
Rock & Wrap It Up
Inspired by rock stars, this teen has made a difference by donating her school's extra food to charity.
Bikes for Needy Children
Meet Clayton Lillard, a teenager who makes a big difference in his town by building bikes for needy children.
X-mas Stockings for Troops
By donating time and Christmas gifts, these teens are making a difference for troops they've never met before.
Hannah's Lunchbox
Hannah Salwen and her family decided to make a difference by selling their house and donating half of the proceeds to The Hunger Project. For more info visit Hannah's Lunchbox
Kick For Nick
A young soldier has a dream to send soccer balls to children in Iraq.
To find out more, visit KickforNick.org.
Hives for Lives
wo teens sell honey to raise money for cancer research. To learn more about them check out the webiste: Hives for Lives.
The Chordoma Foundation
The Chordoma Foundation works to find a cure for a type of cancer that occurs in the spine and head. The foundation was started in 2007 by Dr. Simone Sommer and her son Josh, who was diagnosed with a chordoma during his freshman year of college.
Text For 10
Text for 10 is a texting event that raises money for brain tumor treatment centers and families coping with brain cancer.
To find out more, go to textfor10.com.
Kid Flicks
The Barta sisters started Kid Flicks, an organization that collects new and used DVDs and donates them to pediatric departments and children's hospitals.
To find out more, visit kidflicks.org.
Project Linus - New Jersey
Project Linus - New Jersey distributes handmade blankets to youths in hospitals and shelters.
To find out more, visit blankiedepo.org.
Educating Cambodia
A teen raised money to help build a school in rural Cambodia, where access to education is often limited.
To help, visit cambodiaschools.com.
Eva's Sock Drop
Matthew Renzulli provides warm, clean socks for the homeless in New Jersey.
For more info on Eva's Village, visit evasvillage.org.
Tucker's Team
Tucker Haas is battling cancer, but he's not fighting alone (thanks to the Central York Panther Football Team).
Cross Country with a Twist
Tiffany Confer and her cross country coach both have a disability...and they're helping each other overcome it.
Obama Documentarians
Lincoln High School students from inner-city Dallas travel to Washington, D.C. to make a documentary on the inauguration of President Barack Obama.
Turning the World Around for Children
After traveling to India when she was 13-years-old, Tara Suri founded Turn Your World Around, an organization that has earned about $60,000 for children in need around the globe. Suri's work has earned her the title of CosmoGirl of the Year and she was featured on CNN's Young People Who Rock.
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