National PTA, the nation's largest and oldest child advocacy association, is helping us bring improved youth-led service opportunities to students of all ages through the Research-to-Impact Initiative. They have a special gift of bringing together anyone who wants to make a positive impact on the education, health and well-being of young people, so we're excited about the possibilities of this partnership.
We are honored to share that Greg Weatherford II has been named to the 2026 TIME100 Philanthropy list, which recognizes 100 of the most influential leaders shaping philanthropy around the world.
At The Allstate Foundation, we are leading a national movement to empower youth to serve and improve communities. Together with young changemakers, nonprofit partners and other practitioners, the Foundation is expanding opportunities for young people to lead service in communities across the country.
This recognition reflects the broader work the Foundation advances and the importance of investing in young changemakers who are creating positive impact.
Congratulations to Greg and all of this year’s honorees on this well-deserved recognition.
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Through our Research-to-Impact Initiative, we're so excited to support and learn from Junior Achievement USA as they continue working to provide young people with the knowledge and inspiration they need to succeed in work and life.
Each year, Future Business Leaders of America empowers more than 230,000 students with the skills and experience they need for professional success in business — where character development and community betterment are just as important as skills or finances. We're so honored they're taking part in The Allstate Foundation Research-to-Impact Initiative and helping us bring youth-led service opportunities to even more young people.
Service is so much more than just giving back. For many young people, it's an avenue to grow, build confidence, and discover what's possible for themselves and their communities. Our Research-to-Impact Initiative is focused on amplifying youth voices and expanding access to service opportunities that benefit both communities and the young people leading the efforts.
The Allstate Foundation Research-to-Impact Initiative is taking the results of our study with Gallup and using them to drive positive, lasting impact in communities across the country. Seven of the country's leading youth-serving organizations are receiving $2 million from The Allstate Foundation and are working alongside us to:
- Use funds to increase youth-led service within their ecosystem.
- Deploy shared program design considerations and track common metrics.
- Convene to collaborate, share learnings and strengthen what scales.
Research shows that youth who serve and improve communities build career readiness, connection and resilience. Today, we’re announcing The Allstate Foundation Research-to-Impact Initiative, a $15 million investment to expand youth-led service. We are bringing together seven leading national youth-serving organizations, which collectively reach more than 30 million young people, to collaboratively increase youth-led service opportunities across the country.
Access to service opportunities at a young age and consistent support from adults opened doors for Zoë Jenkins. Hear from her how young people are more passionate about serving and improving communities than some may think.
For Jocelyn Auxier, mentor support has made a major impact throughout her service journey. Hear how one of her former professors has continued to show up for her and empowered her to make a difference.
Young people who serve and improve their communities develop career readiness and important skills. Alex Quian, our Youth Empowerment Program Officer, is here to break down the data from our new research with @Gallup .
How can we empower youth to serve and improve our communities?
That was the focus of today's The Allstate Foundation Youth Empowerment Forum, which celebrated Global Youth Service Day by bringing together leaders from nonprofit, education, and business, along with young changemakers. We discussed insights from our research with @Gallup , elevated youth voices, and encouraged the audience to support youth-led service in their communities.
"We need adults and educators not simply to listen to young people but to 'show up' in their support, too - with opportunities, resources and actionable pathways to engage in service authentically." -Tanya Keskar, The Allstate Foundation Youth Changemaker and Founder & Executive Director of Realize to Act.
Join us for a behind-the-scenes look of our time at SXSW EDU. We had the chance to share our youth empowerment strategy and insights from our recent research with @Gallup that shows how service helps youth build greater career readiness, connection and resilience.
