FORMERLY WMCD, INC.

TURNING ENERGY INTO IMPACT

Through unforgettable events, meaningful leadership opportunities, and year-round community involvement, Youth for Change empowers middle and high school students to make a lasting difference.

VOLUNTEER

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300+

youth participants engaged

35+

lifetime youth team members

$140K+

donated to local nonprofit partners

6,627+

recorded hours of youth engagement

100%

volunteer-driven organization

FORMERLY WMCD. WE'VE REBRANDED! CLICK TO LEARN MORE.

Students in a large hall sitting on the floor, engaging in a group activity involving small white cups and paper, with some using chopsticks. They are dressed casually, many wearing blue shirts, and some have name tags. The setting appears to be a school or community event, with a group focused on a hands-on task and colorful lighting in the background.

Group of young people standing in a line on a stage holding a large check for donations, with colorful confetti on the floor.

Three girls standing behind a food service counter at a cafeteria or food court, with trays of cheese, tortillas, and baked goods in the foreground.

Close-up of a smiling young woman wearing a pink T-shirt with event text, a pink flower lei, and a medal, with colorful blurred background, possibly at a charity event or celebration.

A young woman is washing a black car with a sponge and soap foam in an outdoor parking lot, with a blue bucket and a red hose on the ground.

Group of people at a birthday party, some wearing fun costumes and accessories, including a man dressed as a clown with a large fake phallus, with a banner and balloons in the background.

A group of eight diverse teenagers standing outdoors near a large tree, with a fenced tennis court in the background. They are smiling and standing behind colorful backpacks on the ground.

Five women standing on a stage with a forest-themed backdrop, raising their hands and smiling, while an audience of young people watches. One woman holds a microphone and wears a hat and sunglasses.

Group of young people dressed as Vikings with brown fur hats, black horns, and blue shirts, standing in front of a backdrop decorated with American flags and Olympic rings, posing for a photo at an event.

Two young women are looking at a large, colorful, three-dimensional tree art piece on a gallery wall. The tree is decorated with numerous heart-shaped notes and small photographs. Below the tree, there is crumpled brown paper on the floor, and a small framed picture leaning against the wall. In the background, there is a white pedestal with art supplies and a framed photograph on the wall.

Children and adults participating in a game or activity at an indoor event, with colorful lighting and decorations, and a screen displaying '2026 RECIPIENTS' in the background.

MORE THAN ONE WAY TO MAKE AN IMPACT.

Our signature charity all-nighter brings hundreds of young people together for 25 hours of fun, fundraising, and most importantly, giving back.

EVENTS

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Middle and high school students work alongside adults to help shape our events, choose the causes we support, and get involved in the community.

YOUTH TEAM

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From fundraisers to volunteer opportunities, we work with local organizations and create ways for young people to turn their energy into action.

COMMUNITY

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NAME THAT TUNE, WIN THAT PRIZE!

You loved the Designer Purse Bingo, so we're bringing it back with a tune-guessing, disc-spinning game of Music Bingo!

Join us on December 4 for a night of listening to your favorite songs, winning prizes, and enjoying a fun and energetic atmosphere with friends and family. Get ready to win perfect holiday gifts, drink from the cash bar, and relax before the season’s chaos.

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ONE WEEK IN THE LIFE OF A YOUTH TEAM MEMBER

We talk a whole lot about empowering youth to become the next generation of community leaders, but what exactly does that mean? There are many different ways our youth team engages with our community, plans the all-nighter, and assists at events — let’s break down this past week in the life of the Youth for Change youth team.