Youth Humanitarians

$ 500,000 DONATED

BEYONCÉ KNOWLES DONATED 500K TOWARDS COSMETOLOGY STUDENTS AND ENTREPRENEURS IN 2025

Changing the World,

Supporting their Communities

Young entrepreneurs, athletes, and movie stars spend millions a year to support communities across America and overseas. These stories are meant to highlight these philanthropic efforts and inspire young voices to

For Us

Featured Community Leaders

Everyone has a role to play in helping to build our community. Below are some notable faces going above and beyond supporting others.

Marsai Martin, 20, supports youth empowerment through her nonprofit Marsai’s Way, which provides mentorship and resources for young people, especially from marginalized communities. She also hosts events like the Sai Summer Cookout and partners with organizations like Hollister and the Foundation for Women’s Cancer to uplift and inspire the next generation.
Megan Thee Stallion, 30, is deeply committed to philanthropy, channeling her efforts through the Pete and Thomas Foundation, established in 2022 to honor her late parents. In 2024 alone, it assisted over 8,600 individuals with support from 102 partners.
Coco Gauff, 21, donated $100,000 to the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) to establish the Coco Gauff Scholarship Program. This initiative provides scholarships for students playing competitive tennis at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
Jalen Hurts, 28, created the Jalen Hurts Foundation, which focuses on empowering young people and providing resources to underserved communities. A notable initiative is the “Keep It Cool” campaign, where Hurts donates $5,000 for every touchdown he scores to install air conditioning units in Philadelphia schools. In 2024, he contributed $200,000, impacting over 5,000 students across 10 schools

Why Does It Matter ?

11 % of Americans Live in Poverty

40 % of Americans are One Pay Check Away From Poverty

1 in 7 American Children Live in Poverty

People in America Want More but they Struggle

Lack of affordable health care, lack of affordable higher education, and billionaires influencing elected officials to decrease affordable public entities make it difficult for the average American to thrive.

How Can I Support Community Leaders ?

Follow @something.newsnetwork on instagram or substack to find a list of these great figureheads and more information about community opportunities and organization.

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