Make a DIFFERENCE
ABOUT US
What is Change The Story?
There are 2 realities
There are young adults that are passionate about creating social change, and there are underutilized community resources housed in religious organizations that can fuel that change. The story is told that these two realities are mutually exclusive. This program aims to shift this narrative — to “Change the Story” — by enabling the social impact dreams of young activists through monetary grants up to $10,000 and resource partnerships with faith communities.
What is a Social
Justice Accelerator?
We have have one goal:
To empower people to make a positive impact in their local community, while connecting with others who care. During our program, young activists and faith communities come together to foster strategic partnerships while doing a project. Young adults gain leadership experience while working on a project they care about. Faith communities build intergenerational connections that broaden their perspectives on the issues within their communities. We provide funding and education, workshops and curated resources, not to mention countless moments where you can learn from your peers. We’re here to accelerate your goals for social change.
MEET THE TEAM
YVONNE MURRAY, PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Yvonne is a mentor, advisor, and community organizer. She believes that communities thrive when people work to understand and solve local issues together. She lives in Silicon Valley.
JEREMY STEELE, CHURCH TRANSLATOR
Jeremy is a writer, conspirator, pastor, and spiritual entrepreneur who refuses to give up on Christianity even though its adherents make it hard. He currently serves as a Pastor in the Washington, D.C area.