Where young Adults lead meaningful social change, with faith communities as partners.
Change The Story brings young adults and faith communities together to create funded, community-rooted projects that make a real difference, without burnout, politics, or performative activism.
Everyone wants change
But very few know how to create change.
Young adults care deeply about their communities, but often lack the funding, support, and trusted partners to turn their ideas into action. It’s easy to burnn out, get stuck in planning mode, or walk away when efforts don’t feel impactful.
At the same time, faith communities want to engage young adults and serve their neighborhoods in meaningful ways, but struggle to find clear, collaborative models that build trust, avoid politics, and actually last.
The Result?
Good intentions on both sides, moving in parallel, rarely connecting, and missing the chance to create real, sustainable change.
You do not have to figure this out on your own.
Change the Story exists to help young adults and faith communities work together in ways that are thoughtful, practical, and grounded in shared values.
We understand the challenges on both sides. young adults want to lead real change without burning out or being used. faith communities want to support meaningful community work without losing focus, unity, or trust.
change the story provides a clear, supported pathway that brings these groups together, offering structure, funding, and guidance so social change efforts can move from good intentions to real impact.
A simple, supported way to turn ideas into action.
Change the Story guides young adults and faith communities through a clear process that keeps projects focused, collaborative, and sustainable.
Step 1: Apply
Young adults and faith communities apply to participate, sharing their interests, capacity, and the kind of impact they hope to create.
Step 2: Partner & Prepare
Participants come together for a two-day workshop-style experience where young adults and faith communities are paired, refine project ideas, and receive guidance, resources, and funding support to prepare for launch.
Step 3: Launch & learn
Teams launch their project, gain leadership experience, and learn together through reflecion and shared practice, creating impact that extends beyond a single initiative.
Two paths, one shared story
For Young adults
You care about your community and want to lead meaningful change, but you don’t want unrealistic projects or endless planning.
Change the Story gives you the support to turn your ideas into action, with funding, trusted partners, and a clear structure that respects your voice and leadership.
What you gain
A funded, real-world project rooted in your community
Leadership experience without burnout
Mentorship, tools, and space to learn alongside others who care
A chance to lead change with support, not pressure
For faith communities
You want to serve your community and engage young adults in ways that are authentic, collaborative, and lasting.
Change the Story helps you partner with young adult leaders, steward your existing resources, and support meaningful community projects without political positioning or one-size-fits-all programs.
What you gain
A clear pathway to support young adult leadership
Stronger intergenerational relationships
Practical ways to use your space, networks, and resources for community good
Support, structure, and shared learning along the way
When people who care work alone, everyone loses.
Without clear pathways for collaboration, young adults with passions and ideas often burn out, disengage, or walk away when their efforts feel unsupported or symbolic.
At the same time, faith communities risk missing meaningful opportunities to connect with younger generations and to use their resources in ways that create lasting community impact.
Communities do not need more good intentions.
They need people and institutions working together with trust, structure, and shared purpose.
