Teens Do Good
Teens Do Good runs social impact initiatives with an aim of encouraging teens to drive change in their community.
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Kids That Do Good is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that operates as a centralized online resource connecting young people with charitable and volunteer opportunities. The entity was established by teen twin brothers Jake and Max Klein, who, from a young age, were actively involved in philanthropic endeavors, encouraged by their parents to give back to the community. Their formative experiences included forgoing birthday gifts to fundraise for local emergency services, such as purchasing bulletproof vests for police and a Jaws of Life for the fire department.
The impetus for the organization stemmed from the founders' direct experience with a market inefficiency: a lack of accessible volunteer opportunities for individuals under a certain age. Frustrated by age-based restrictions at various charities, the Klein brothers identified a need for a platform that would aggregate and vet opportunities suitable for all ages. They launched KidsThatDoGood.com to address this gap, creating a searchable database that allows potential volunteers to filter opportunities by age, location, and interest area, such as animals, education, or homelessness.
The organization's primary service is its digital platform, which serves a dual-sided market. On one side, it serves as an acquisition channel for young volunteers, families, and schools seeking to engage in community service. On the other, it allows non-profit organizations to list their events and recruit help, effectively expanding their volunteer base to a younger demographic. The platform also features a resource center for teachers with lesson plans and tools to integrate volunteerism into the classroom, alongside a blog that provides ideas for independent charitable activities. As a registered 501(c)(3), the operational model is based on tax-deductible donations rather than service fees, aligning its financial structure with its mission to facilitate youth-led social impact.
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