Riley's Way Foundation

Aug 5

Bringing Awareness To The Digital Divide

By Phoebe Grace, Tiara, and Nickole Bloggers from the Riley’s Way TYWLS of Astoria + Hewitt Council — Is technology a gift or a distraction? A privilege or a right? We as humans are constantly using technology whether it be to transport us from one place to another, communicate thousands of miles away, create medicine, or complete assignments to further our education. The average person uses their computer…

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Bringing Awareness To The Digital Divide

Jun 29

Take A Deep Breath — And Keep Fighting

Dear Riley’s Way Community, We are struggling with the words to match this moment. The United States Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. …

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Jun 16

A Path Forward

By Ian Sandler — “To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die.” — Thomas Campbell In honor of Father’s Day this weekend, and for anyone who has experienced loss and is looking for a path forward, please read the following moving essay by Riley’s Way’s Co-Founder, Board Chair, and proud father…

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May 25

Standing Against Hate, Racism, and Violence

Like you, we are devastated by the recent and seemingly endless wave of hate and gun violence which have claimed innocent lives and destroyed countless others. It is both heartbreaking and infuriating. Between the racist mass shooting in Buffalo, New York on May 14 that killed 10 Black people, injuring…

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Standing Against Hate, Racism, and Violence

May 10

Riley’s Way Foundation Awards 36 Youth Projects in Call For Kindness to Uplift Communities

Riley’s Way is celebrating its 2022 Call For Kindness winners: 36 young changemakers from across the country who have just earned their way into a dynamic leadership development fellowship and up to $3,000 each for their projects that inspire kindness and uplift their communities. “I am excited to share the…

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Apr 21

Riley’s Way Call For Kindness

The Call For Kindness, Riley’s Way flagship program, was created in 2019 to forge a strong community of kind youth changemakers from across the country to work together in a fellowship leadership program. …

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Mar 31

Introducing A Movement For Kindness Led By Young People

We’re excited to be on Medium and thought we’d introduce ourselves: Riley’s Way is a national nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower a youth-led kindness movement that provides young people with the programs, support, and inclusive community they need to thrive as changemakers. More than ever, the world needs…

Kindness

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