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.

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300+

youth participants engaged

30+

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.

THIS IS HOW CHANGE HAPPENS.

ENERGY

We bring young people together through unforgettable experiences, exciting events, and opportunities to get involved in something bigger than themselves. Their ideas, enthusiasm, and willingness to show up are where it all begins.

It starts with our youth.

MOMENTUM

Youth and local volunteers rally round one event, idea, or opportunity, and grow it into something bigger. Young people volunteer their time to build leadership skills and show their friends how fun it is to give back to our communities.

We turn the energy into a team.

IMPACT

Creating change where it matters.

Each year, our youth select causes they care about in the community and three nonprofit partners to collaborate with throughout the year. Through fundraising and volunteerism, we turn collective effort into meaningful support for causes that matter.

OUR ANNUAL COMEDY NIGHT IS BACK ON OCTOBER 24TH!

Good comedy. Great company. Drinks, raffles, and a whole lot of laughs.

Our Third Annual FunnyRaising Comedy Show is happening Saturday, October 24 at East Mountain Country Club. This year, we're bringing Jess Miller, Stephanie Peters, and Angel Rentas to the stage!

Come early for dinner or join us just in time for the show. Either way, you'll be supporting WMCD and the work we're doing to help young people make a difference in their communities.

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