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The Value of Partnerships
The importance and value of partnerships: Alternatives World Changers are the beneficiaries, learning firsthand the importance of the...
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Feb 1, 20241 min read
The Alternatives International World Changers Event A Success
The Alternatives International World Changers Lights On Afterschool Project was held at Oasis De Vida Community Church Sunday. The...
crobinson745
Jan 10, 20241 min read
Tips on addressing mental health for youth
Did You Know? Take a moment to listen to this informative conversation about youth, mental health, and steps to address this issue.
Melissa James
Dec 17, 20231 min read
World Changers helps host "Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader"
Alternatives World Changers Leadership Team continues to unite community partners! Today they helped run "Are You Smarter Than A 5th...
Melissa James
Nov 15, 20231 min read
Community Builders Network youth interns share what they learned
This summer, we had the incredible privilege of working with three Community Builders Network (CBN) youth interns. CBN hosts YEP Youth...
Melissa James
Oct 1, 20231 min read
We donated 163 books to Mayor's Book Fest
We had a great time this weekend at the Mayor's Book Fest. We donated 163 books to children and families!
Melissa James
Sep 11, 20231 min read
Preschool teachers learn puppet program Al's Pals
We recently held a training for local preschool professionals, teaching them to use puppet Al and his friends help young children make...
Melissa James
Aug 28, 20231 min read
Alternatives debuts wellness video by Hispanic youth
Check out this incredible video that will activate your wellness! International World Changers is an Alternatives, Inc, program led by ...
Melissa James
Aug 17, 20231 min read
Alternatives WorldChangers team wins YADAAP Mini Grant
Alternatives WorldChangers Leadership Team on winning the 2023 YADAAP Mini Grant for developing and presenting their STAN Strategies To...
Melissa James
Jul 21, 20231 min read
Hines Alternatives Scholars Academy conducts book signing, presentation
Hines Alternatives Scholars Academy conducted a fantastic book signing and presentation yesterday at Midtown Community Center. The...
Melissa James
Apr 28, 20231 min read
WAVY TV features our Hopeful Hampton program on gun violence
Great work is happening in Hampton Roads! WAVY TV has just featured our Hopeful Hampton Ambassadors, a 12-week program led by the Office...
Melissa James
Apr 5, 20231 min read
Changing lives since 1973
Changing lives since 1973
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