I had a different post ready for today, but I decided to make a quick change and will highlight that cause at a later date. I decided to go with today's post because it totally exemplifies what this blog is all about - "Do what you can, where you are, with what you have!"
You Choose 1 is not your typical charity. Why is that? Well, You Choose 1 was started by Ann Arbor Pioneer High School junior, Damian McGlothlin and his friend Brandon Pederson. The premise of You Choose 1 is similar to Modest Needs (see earlier post) allowing visitors the ability to choose the need they would like to fulfill.
Damian is working with 2 local agencies, The Hope Clinic and Friends in Deed, to identify and screen applicants needing assistance to be be featured on the website. Currently the website features 6 profiles of individuals needing assistance - the requests are relatively small and help families resolve emergency situations in their lives. Of the 6 original requests for assistance, 4 have already been fully funded! That is awesome.
Currently those being helped are in the Washtenaw County area, but McGlothlin has plans to expand the reach of You Choose 1 and assist others as the project grows. You Choose 1 was highlighted in a recent AnnArbor.com article. Read the article here.
I hope this post inspires everyone to make a difference! Big or Small... it doesn't matter, just find a need and fill it! When I hear of stories like this I am amazed! Here are 2 high school boys, living normal high school lives - yet making a huge difference in the lives of others around them. Thank you Damien & Brandon for making a difference. I am sure You Choose 1 will grow and continue to help others and I look forward to following your progress!
Sources: youchoose1.org
annarbornews.com
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