Tag: DoSomething.org

DoSomething.org Kicks Off ‘Our 2020 Vision’ Campaign to Register Over 250K Young Voters Ahead of 2020 U.S. Presidential Election

Stuart Mitchell

After registering more than 118,000 young people in advance of the 2018 midterm election, DoSomething.org today kicks off “Our 2020 Vision.” The new non-partisan voter registration campaign will help drive the largest youth turnout in American history for the 2020 presidential election. Young people are fired up. So is DoSomething. Embarking on a massive campaign to register over 250,000 eligible voters, which will include digital and on-the-ground efforts, DoSomething will help ensure that all young people, regardless of race, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, income, location, or political affiliation, have…

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NSFW (Not Safe for Wheels): DoSomething.org and Chevrolet Launch New Road Safety Campaign For Teens With Support From Actor Kevin Quinn

Stuart Mitchell

Everyone has that friend whose habits are NSFW…Not Safe for Wheels. In 58% of teen vehicle crashes, teen drivers were seen engaging in potentially distracting behavior leading up to the crash. This can include texting and cell phone usage, eating while driving, peer passengers, and more. On foot, studies show that 1 in 5 high school students cross the street while distracted – most while texting or wearing headphones. Getting reminders and tips from friends is one of the most effective ways to keep young people safe in vehicles and…

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DoSomething.org and Hollister Partner for Back-to-School Anti-Bullying Campaign

Stuart Mitchell

For students, going back to school can be super exciting (!!!), and also super stressful. One big reason is bullying, or even just anxiety at the thought of being bullied. That’s why DoSomething.org, the largest organization exclusively for young people and social change, and Hollister, a division of Abercrombie & Fitch Co. and the quintessential retail brand of the global teen consumer, have partnered to empower young people to use positivity to help combat the negativity of bullying. Introducing the Cancel Bullying campaign. Drowning out bullying starts with two words:…

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DoSomething.org Launches Merit Over Money Campaign, Thousands of Young People Demand That Ivy League Universities End Legacy & Donor Preferences in Admissions

Stuart Mitchell

The recent college admissions scandal, involving actresses Lori Loughlin and Felicity Huffman, exposed 50 people who bribed and cheated to get their kids into top schools. The scandal also shed let on something many students know too well: Even if they’re not breaking the law, those with money can game the college admission system, while those without it don’t have a shot. One legal way wealthy families have an unfair advantage is through legacy and donor preference admissions, where colleges are more likely to admit students whose families made major…

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DoSomething.org Launches Take Back the Prom Campaign, Powering Student-Created National Map of Prom Discrimination Based on Race, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

Stuart Mitchell

“I’m white, my boyfriend is black, and I wasn’t allowed to take him to prom.” “A female friend of mine wanted to take her girlfriend to prom, and the school denied her.” “My Arab friend couldn’t attend my prom because of her ethnicity.” These are real stories, from real students, in 2019. This year, students across the country will face discrimination at prom based on their race, sexual orientation, gender identity, body type, ability, income, and even clothing choice. Through DoSomething’s “Take Back the Prom” campaign, a movement to create…

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