The Contribution Project offers Cornell and SUNY students funding to create diverse projects that contribute to their communities, aiming to empower youths aged 14 to 25. Initiated in 2019, the program has funded over 1,300 projects, distributing over $500,000. Examples of contributions range from personal gestures, like funding graduation travel, to educational initiatives for disadvantaged youth in Nepal. The project's expansion in 2024 strengthens its reach, engaging under-resourced communities and allowing students to exercise agency while building community relationships and gaining a sense of purpose.
In 2024, the Contribution Project expanded its reach, inviting U.S. participants aged 14 to 25 to implement projects that foster community engagement.
Michael Sanchez found empowerment through The Contribution Project, which has funded over 1,300 student-led initiatives contributing to various causes since its 2019 inception.
The funding has prompted students to engage in diverse projects, from helping peers with graduation travel to supporting youth in Nepal with college applications.
Over $500,000 has been disbursed by The Contribution Project to support young people's initiatives, enhancing community connections and instilling a sense of purpose.
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