Friday, August 27, 2010

Teen Voices 2010: What Makes Teens Successful?

How can we ensure that teens are successful?  A recent study, Teen Voices 2010:  Relationships That Matter to America's Teens, confirmed something that we already know here at Generation Hope - positive adult-teen relationships play a huge role in teens doing well academically, psychologically, behaviorally, and emotionally.

The study was conducted by the Ready by 21 National Partnership and was sponsored by Best Buy

"As caring adults, we must all do a better job to give teens the support they need to thrive," said Brian Dunn, CEO of Best Buy, Inc.

Teen parents are among the most vulnerable in terms of lacking positive adult relationships and feeling as if their voices are not heard.  Our investment in their futures through programs like Generation Hope, will have a great impact on their lives and the lives of their children.

Won't you join us?  Find out how you can get involved today.

Read the full study here.

- GH

Thursday, August 12, 2010

Board of Directors Are Confirmed!

We've reached an awesome milestone for Generation Hope.   After months of searching and various meetings, we've pulled together an amazing, passionate, accomplished group of people to help us launch this organization and lead it! 

Click here to check out our Board of Directors.  

It's awesome to see a dream taking its form.  Now we are one step closer to truly making a difference in the lives of families that need it most. 

The work is just beginning.  Now it's time to prepare for the first board meeting!  Stay tuned...

- GH