Young people are facing one of the most challenging job markets
in 40 years. Thousands of youth are searching for summer employment
at a time when they should be acquiring the job skills they need to
succeed in an increasingly competitive world.
That’s the problem.
Here’s the solution, embodied by 10 youth leaders now on
their way to St. Louis:
Public Service.
Ten Build-A-Bear Workshop® Huggable Heroes® are gathering
Friday, July 23 at World Bearquarters in St. Louis where they will
share inspiring stories of how their volunteer efforts have made
the world a better place. These are kids offering advice on how to
find something worthwhile to do and help others at the same
time.
They are being brought together by Build-A-Bear Workshop, a
global company that has taken the lead in investing in young people
and encouraging them to volunteer. The Huggable Heroes program is
now in its seventh year. Each Huggable Hero will receive $10,000
USD, $7,500 in the form of an educational scholarship and $2,500
USD from the Build-A-Bear Workshop Foundation to be donated to the
501(c)(3) charity of the Huggable Hero’s choice.
“Our Huggable Heroes program encourages young people by
providing incentives and rewards for their great work,” said Maxine
Clark, founder and chief executive bear of Build-A-Bear Workshop.
“Their compassion not only changes the world but inspires others to
follow in their footsteps.”
This year’s honorees have raised funds and collected items
valued at more than $22.5 million. On average they have volunteered
more than 650 hours each month to:
- Support U.S. troops
- Advocate for literacy
- Provide medical care to
disadvantaged youth
- Help build and fund schools in
underdeveloped countries
“Each of these youngsters, ages 11-18, has essentially built a
business,” said Clark. “The big difference is that they are totally
selfless and the funding raised goes entirely to causes closest to
their hearts. I believe that once these kids begin to look for
paying jobs, employers will take note of their intelligence, their
drive, their entrepreneurship and their giving spirit.”
Those who will be on hand in St. Louis on Friday are:
Riley Carney, 17, Englewood, CO -- Riley created Breaking
the Chain, a non-profit organization designed to break the chains
of illiteracy and poverty through education by building schools,
creating literacy centers and providing books for classrooms around
the world.
Ashlee Smith, 11, Reno, NV -- Ashlee created Ashlee’s Toy
Closet, a foundation that collects toys and books for kids in need
across the United States, as well as in Canada and Haiti.
Melissa Monette, 18, Mililani, HI -- Melissa is president
of Kids Helping Kids with Diabetes, an organization that educates,
raises funds for research and provides support services to people
with Type I diabetes. Melissa also manages A Harvest for Many Inc.,
a 501(c)(3) that collects food for those in need.
Tatiana Grossman, 15, Palo Alto, CA -- Tatiana works with
the African Library Project to help increase early literacy in
Africa. She has spoken before thousands of people on two continents
about literacy and facilitating the creation of libraries.
Dylan Mahalingam, 14, Derry, NH -- Dylan co-founded Lil'
MDGs to help meet the United Nations Millennium Development Goals.
He mobilizes and rallies youth in all parts of the world to work
together to raise funds and resources to build schools, dorms,
libraries, playgrounds, community gardens and more in several
countries such as Uganda, Indonesia, Cambodia, India and Sudan.
Alison Mansfield, 15, Fort Wayne, IN -- Alison has
gathered and shipped more than 47,000 items to soldiers serving in
Iraq and Afghanistan. She also has collaborated with the Fort Wayne
Museum of Art and local artists to illustrate a coloring book for
Afghan children.
Charles Rappazzo, 17, Castleton, NY -- Charles started
Literacy Education for All People, a multi-year initiative to help
reduce illiteracy and increase literacy education and awareness
both on local and global levels.
Jourdan Urbach, 18, Roslyn Heights, NY -- Jourdan is
founder and director of Children Helping Children, which raises
funds for cutting-edge research and the eradication of neurological
diseases through a national benefit, Concerts for a Cure. He has
inspired 700 young professional musicians, to join him in
performances and in building satellite chapters.
Matthew Armstrong, 18, Fort Saskatchewan, AB -- Matthew
has raised more than $300,000 to help kids in need. His
organization, Matthew's Challenge, has raised money through
letter-writing campaigns, selling handmade magnetic
bookmarks, hosting galas, walk-a-thons and fundraisers.
Alaina Podmorow, 13, Lake Country, BC -- Alaina founded
Little Women for Little Women in Afghanistan, an organization that
raises funds to educate girls in Afghanistan. She has helped raise
more than $137,000 through silent auctions, bottle drives and other
events. Alaina also speaks to schools and groups to raise awareness
about Afghan issues.
Huggable Heroes Program Background
Build-A-Bear Workshop launched the Huggable Heroes program in
2004 to search for and recognize young people making a difference
in their communities and/or worldwide. Huggable Heroes are young
leaders who demonstrate kindness, compassion and leadership to help
make the world a better place.
From Jan. 15 through Feb. 26, 2010, Build-A-Bear Workshop
accepted nominations for Huggable Heroes. More than 1,200 young
leaders were nominated for their volunteer and community service
efforts. Entries were narrowed down to a field of 75
semi-finalists, 25 finalists and ultimately 10 Huggable Heroes.
About Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc.
Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. is the only global company that
offers an interactive make-your-own stuffed animal
retail-entertainment experience. The company currently operates
more than 400 Build-A-Bear Workshop stores worldwide, including
company-owned stores in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Canada, the United
Kingdom, Ireland and France, and franchise stores in Europe, Asia,
Australia, Africa, the Middle East, and Mexico. Founded in St.
Louis in 1997, Build-A-Bear Workshop is the leader in interactive
retail. Brands include make-your-own Major League Baseball® mascot
in-stadium locations, and Build-A-Dino® stores. Build-A-Bear
Workshop extends its in-store interactive experience online with
its award winning virtual world website at buildabearville.com®.
The company was named to the 2009 and 2010 FORTUNE 100 Best
Companies to Work For® lists. Build-A-Bear Workshop (NYSE: BBW)
posted total revenue of $394.4 million in fiscal 2009. For more
information, call 888.560.BEAR (2327) or visit the company's
award-winning website at buildabear.com®.
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