Mae 17, in Minnesota and Nicole, 23, in Washington D.C. share how a particular organization has had a positive impact on each of their lives. Mae explains how participating in Model United Nations has grown her self-confidence and sense of purpose, and Nicole describes how the Unity Walk, offered by
Hear Russell 16, in Maryland and Shruthakeerthi, 18, in California share how a particular organization has had a positive impact on each of their lives. Russell describes how writing and editing his high school newspaper has provided a helpful outlet for expression as well as community building, and Shruthakeerthi explains
Hear Roshini, 16, in North Carolina and Tara, 24, in New Jersey share how a particular organization has had a positive impact on each of their lives. Roshini describes how she’s grown in leadership, responsibility, and community building through her lifelong involvement in Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh, and Tara explains how
Hear Esra, 17, in Vermont and Rachel, 20, in Tennessee share how a particular organization has had a positive impact on each of their lives. Esra explains how volunteering and then working in an elder daycare program has allowed her to build intergenerational connections, and Rachel describes how her own
Hear Astrid, 22, in Tennessee and Kieran, 15, in California share how a particular organization has had a positive impact on each of their lives. Astrid describes how four years of involvement in campus ministries at Christian Brothers University really shaped her, and Kieran explains how meaningful peer relationships have
Hear Savanna, 16, in Washington and Waslat, 21, in Vermont share how a particular organization has had a positive impact on each of their lives. Savanna recounts what has become a summer tradition with making swim team memories at her family’s country club, and Waslat describes her past work as
Welcome to 13 to 25: Research and conversation to explore how young people — ages 13 to 25 — grow into identity, spirituality, and wellbeing. Produced by Springtide Research Institute, and formerly known as The Voices of Young People Podcast, we talk to youth and young adults as well as experts and
Next month, join us as we reveal new research on how faith and service connect for young people Serving with Purpose: Connections between Young People’s Faith and Volunteer Efforts, a free 60-minute webinar and Q&A session, shares what Springtide Research Institute learned from recent research on faith and service, including
While the schools within the Lilly Network of Church-Related Colleges and Universities knew college life has changed in significant ways over the last 20 years, they didn’t have data to show what their particular students wanted and needed from their campus experience. Together, Springtide and the Lilly Network embarked on
What do Latina/o students need to grow spiritually? Springtide sought to explore this question with the PASOS Network, a group of universities focused on culturally responsive ministry in higher education. The Springtide team surveyed and/or interviewed students at Catholic Hispanic-Serving Institutions as well as campus ministers serving students at these