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Ellen Bergan was inspired to create her own community resource, the Van-Go Mobile Art Studio, when she joined the Monroe County Youth Council in high school. She applied for and received a grant her junior year to get this project going. Ellen uses her passion to bring art to those who need it by bringing professional grade art supplies to …

Sarah Yang fell into her involvement with Global Gifts on the invitation of a friend. She connected instantly to the vision, mission, and values of Global Gifts and the impact they make in the lives of people around the world through their Fair Trade store. At just 16 years of age, Sarah already has several years of community engagement under …