The next generation has the power
to bring about change.
Teens
Turning Green is a national movement of teens transforming the world
through investigating harmful exposures in daily lives, schools and
communities, advocating for change in policy and habits to protect our
world, and educating peers and the community about healthier
choices.Through collaborative change, these young leaders inspire us
all to work towards a healthier and more sustainable future.
Please donate to TTG now through June 30. We have We only have a few days left to
raise $4,000 from at least 50 donors
in order to remain on the Global Giving website for the year and extend
our ability to raise grassroots funding. If we make it, we have a donor
who will match the funds. To donate, please click here
As summer approaches,
we recap an unprecedented year of growth and accomplishment for the Teens
Turning Green Campaign, its membership and new chapters. Through national
outreach events, powerful legislative advocacy in state capitols and
educational forums, we have engaged thousands of teens, teachers and community
members and activated them protecting their right to health. TTG has been in
the New York Times, Seventeen Magazine, Teen Vogue, Boho, the SF Chronicle,
Dallas Morning News, New York Post, CNN and many other local and national news
outlets and blogs. Campaign members have presented at and moderated national
conferences, launched the Teens Turning Green Collection of eco products with
Whole Foods Market nationally, partnered with businesses, political leaders,
schools, and youth organizations and been awarded for this work. In our mind,
Teens Turning Green is the most powerful teen led campaign on the planet.
Recap
Over
the course of the 2008| 09 school year:
· Participation at over 45 events around the country
· Presentations at 25 middle and high schools and
· 20 community presentations
· Teens Turning Green Collection launched nationally at WFM
· Chapters launched in three new states
· Trained 30 new teens and adult leaders around the country to start new
chapters in their
schools and communities
· Over 2,000 new subscribers to our e-newsletter database
· Launched Facebook event page, YouTube channel and Twitter page
· Recurring blogs on sites such as Whole Foods Market, Ecofabulous,
·
Press coverage in over 100 websites, blogs, magazines, newspapers, radio and
television
