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Oh, 2020. Definitely a year to remember, in so many of the worst ways.

And yet.

And yet, despite the unprecedented challenges you faced in your personal life, you stepped up in so many ways for your loved ones, for your community, and for complete strangers.

And yet, despite a global pandemic and widespread voter suppression, you powered historic youth voter turnout.

And yet, despite isolation and anxiety, you made a massive difference from a distance on racial justice, COVID-19, mental health, and so much more.

And yet, amid all of it, somehow, the worst brought out our best.

Thank you for being truly incredible under truly unbelievable circumstances. Read our 2020 Year in Review to see all you’ve accomplished, and take the time to feel really, really good about yourself. You deserve it.

Let’s Do This,

Ben, Editor-in-chief

2020 Year in Review

The worst of times brought out our best.

See how the DoSomething community responded to 2020 with resilience, compassion, and action. And how members like you made a historic impact on the election, racial justice, mental health, COVID-19, and more.

With COVID-19 cases surging, a mask is one of the most powerful tools we have in stopping the spread and saving lives. That’s why DoSomething members Yael (16), Jakai (16), and Melanie (17) contributed to the 41,438 no-sew masks our community has made, to keep themselves and others safe. Use our easy step-by-step guides to make your own!

Congratulations to Danbury High School… for winning DoSomething’s Democracy Powered by You(th) voter registration competition!

This week in Dogs of DoSomething (DogSomething?)... we’re stopping the spread of COVID with DoSomething member Leilani’s cat and DoSomething member Olivia’s dog!

If remote learning and finals have you stressed… we’ve got five self-care tips for studying.

This week in Black joy… a father-daughter pilot duo celebrate the dad’s retirement after 44 years flying.

If you’re a high schooler with a passion for engineering and making the world a better place… apply for the 2021 EngineerGirl Writing Contest and/or EngineerGirl Ambassadors Program!

More Amazing Impact From the DoSomething Community!

We asked you to brag about the amazing stuff you’re doing, and you did not disappoint. Here are some of our favorite answers from the DoSomething community. (Psst...submit yours here!)

“I made a really cool short film a few weeks ago.”

- DoSomething member Afoma, 17, Texas

“During quarantine, my dad and I handmade face shields and masks for the hospital he works at because they were running out.”

- DoSomething member Ghadir, 16, Kentucky

“I joined the social justice club.”

- DoSomething member Emma, 21, Canada

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