Hey, y’all. Like many of you, I am devastated and heartbroken by the two mass shootings over the weekend. When something like this happens, it’s easy to feel hopeless, but where there is evil, it’s met by those with incredible courage, selflessness, and love. If you’re up for it, read how to practice self-care in the wake of tragedy and how to do something about gun violence.

Then, read on for inspiring stories of DoSomething members. It’s young people like you who remind us of all the good in the world, and it’s you who will make our world safer and better for everyone. We’ll help you get it done, promise.

Let's Do This,

- Ben, Editor-in-chief

New York to Idaho to Hawaii: DoSomething Members Are Greening the US From Coast-to-Coast...and Beyond!

Three members. Three parts of the country. One goal: create cleaner and better communities for all of us. Meet a few of the incredible folks who have contributed to the 85,307 pieces of trash we’ve already picked up already in our national cleanup campaign.

Genesis, 22, New York

 Teamed up with friends to keep trash off the boardwalk and out of the water at Coney Island, NYC.

Jack, 18, Idaho

Recruited 15 others to protect one of America's largest off-stream reservoirs, Lake Lowell, in Nampa, Idaho.

Chloe-nicole, 16, Hawaii

Cleaned up 600 pieces of litter with friends in a beach park in Honolulu.

Join Genesis, Jack, and Chloe-nicole by greening spaces near you in our massive cleanup campaign, powered by NFL Huddle for 100.

DoSomething member Brianna recycled a super casual 1,022 cans and created some low-key, not-at-all incredible artwork. The message was subtle, but we heard it loud and clear. 😜

• Tell us your sign… and we’ll tell you your August volunteer horoscope.

• An Olympic Medalist and an MLB All-Star teamed up… for our anti-cyberbullying video.

• From the Dept. of Too Cute to Handle… this DoSomething mom hyped her son’s book drive.

• Lukas James fans are losing their minds… for the chance to be in his music video.

• Meanwhile at DoSomething HQ… throwback to the time I found our graphic designer Allie legit working like this.

• We're blushing all day because… Marsai Martin told us she missed us.

• Thanks for the social love… Ava Duvernay!

The College Board and DoSomething want you to apply to our Youth Advisory Council (YAC) on Access to Education. The YAC is a group of young people who are determined to build a college planning process based on the real needs of HS and college students. Learn more and how to apply!

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