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Boosting Youth Well-Being: Volunteering as a Solution

1/25/2026

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Story summary

Two men from different backgrounds express concern for America's youth, especially young men facing isolation and mental health challenges.
Volunteering is a crucial solution because research shows it improves well-being.
In 2023, only 34.1% of young people volunteered, underscoring the need for better civic infrastructure.
Points of Light, a nonprofit organization, advocates a national effort to promote volunteering and to expand access through schools, corporations, and community organizations.

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Story summary

Two men from different backgrounds express concern for America's youth, especially young men facing isolation and mental health challenges.
Volunteering is a crucial solution because research shows it improves well-being.
In 2023, only 34.1% of young people volunteered, underscoring the need for better civic infrastructure.
Points of Light, a nonprofit organization, advocates a national effort to promote volunteering and to expand access through schools, corporations, and community organizations.