About This Project
Summary
4 out of 5 mothers in America struggle to afford their babies' basic needs. That's why at age 14, Noah started BabyLove... to bring people together to help the most vulnerable. His vision was to train other young boys of color to raise awareness & financial support for this important cause. Why? Noah says: "As young men, we have to support the next generation because children are our future & they deserve a chance at a healthy life with everything they need to survive & thrive.
Goals & Objectives
Noah's goals were: 1) to educate other teens, particularly young Black boys, to the plight of mothers & babies experiencing homelessness & poverty 2) design a custom workshop & toolkit to support his teen volunteers 3) secure a corporate partner 4) raise funds and awareness 5) expand from DC to LA.
Results & Impact
In year 4, Noah's BabyLove campaign has: 1) raised over $40K for homeless women & babies 2) expanded from Washington, DC to Los Angeles 3) supported 1000+ mothers & their babies 4) secured support from Toyota 5) been featured in various TV interviews 6) become a signature youth-led initiative.
