Young Adults
Turn your idea for change into something REAL.
Change the Story helps you lead a project that makes a difference in your community.
You bring the idea. We help you turn it into action.
You care about making a difference.
Getting started is the hard part.
You may have an idea, or at least a sense of what matters to you, but turning that into something real can feel overwhelming.
It’s hard to know where to start, who to involve, or how to create impact that actually lasts.
What’s often missing is not motivation, but the support and structure to turn your idea into action.
A Clear Path from Idea to Action
Change the Story gives you the structure and support to turn your idea into something real. You lead the project, with guidance, resources, and a team alongside you.
You’ll collaborate with others, including a faith community, so you’re not doing this alone. With a clear process in place, you can focus on creating something meaningful that reflects what you care about.
A SIMPLE,
Step-by-Step Process
You start by applying with your idea, even if it’s still forming.
From there, you’ll join a two-day, workshop experience where you refine your idea, build your team, and get the support you need to move forward.
After that, you launch your project with guidance and resources along the way, turning your idea into real impact in your community.
More than an idea, you create something REAL.
Through Change the Story, you gain:
Real leadership experience, not just theory
A team to collaborate with and learn from
Funding to bring your idea to life
Guidance and support throughout the process
The confidence to take an idea and follow it through
You LEAD.
We SUPPORT.
Change the Story is not about telling you what to build or asking you to fit into someone else’s agenda. You choose what matters to you and take the lead in shaping your project.
You’re building something real, with support, structure, and a team alongside you, so your work can have lasting impact.
Real ideas.
Real impact.
Kenan, Young Adult Leader
Kenan wanted to expand the reach of a Juneteenth festival and create deeper understanding of the lived experiences of Black community members.
Through Change the Story, he partnered with a local congregation to grow the event and strengthen community connections.
The experience helped him step into leadership and continues to shape how he collaborates and creates impact.
Keegan, Young Adult Leader
Keegan wanted to make science and nature more accessible to people who might not otherwise see themselves in those spaces.
Through Change the Story, he led a team in offering hands-on workshops, garden-based learning, and a large neighborhood event that brought people together around food, ecology, and connection.
He strengthened his leadership ability to communicate complex ideas in engaging ways and now uses storytelling and community partnerships to inspire others to connect with the natural world.
Frequently Asked Questions
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No. You can apply with an idea that is still forming. The process is designed to help you refine it, build a plan, and move it forward with support.
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That’s completely okay. You don’t need prior leadership experience. You’ll receive guidance, support, and a team to help you learn as you go.
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You’ll participate in a two-day, workshop-style experience to get started. After that, you’ll work with your team over several months to plan and carry out your project at a manageable pace.
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No. You don’t need to be part of a faith community or share specific beliefs. You’ll partner with a faith community as part of the process, but the focus is on collaboration and shared impact.
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You’ll receive guidance throughout the process, including the initial workshop, structured support as you develop your project, and a team to collaborate with. You won’t be doing this alone.
Curious what this could look like for you?
We’d be glad to connect, answer your questions, and help you explore whether this is the right fit for your idea.
