Founded in September 2019, Meraki Youth was created to inspire students to actively engage in their communities through service. Our motto, "Do things from the heart and leave a part of yourself in everything you do," captures the essence of our mission. With the support of partners like I Love Avenue, Cristina’s Academy, and many others, we have expanded our reach and deepened our impact over the years.

Since our inception, Meraki Youth has mobilized over 100 volunteers annually, focusing on initiatives such as community clean-ups, letter-writing workshops, and donation drives for cancer patients in Ecuador. Today, our team consists of dedicated students from various institutions who are committed to tackling issues like educational equity, health access, and climate justice. We also host online workshops to support community college students with the transfer process and scholarship applications, with recent sessions drawing over 70 participants nationwide. Our unwavering dedication to fostering a culture of service has empowered us to make a lasting, positive impact on both local and global communities.