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The scariest thing this Halloween? Leaving your voting plan to the last minute. πŸ‘»πŸ—³οΈ Haven’t registered yet? Don’t be frightened! Some states let eligible voters register and vote on the same day. Check your state’s rules and deadlines, find where to vote, and make your plan to vote early where available, or on Election Day, November 3. Don’t sit this one out. Get vote ready: DoSomething.org/vote
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Shoutout to our CEO DeNora Getachew for uplifting youth voices on NY1’s In Focus with Cheryl Wills! πŸ—³οΈ DeNora highlighted what’s driving young people to the polls and the vital role Black women play in mobilizing their communities. Your voice belongs in this conversation, and at the ballot box. Watch the full segment: DoSomething.org/ny1 Then be sure to get vote ready: DoSomething.org/vote
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For Anna, 18, STEM sparked more than curiosity, it helped her build confidence to speak up and share complex ideas. πŸ§ͺπŸ’¬ Her story is part of Project STEM Heroes, created with @3m and Amazon MGM Studios, and @ProjectHailMary, and now a TEN-time @AnthemAwards finalist! πŸ† Today is the LAST DAY to show your support. Help stories like Anna’s get recognized: vote at DoSomething.org/education
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🌊 Colorado, meet your Wavemaker, Avery! πŸ’š Avery is bringing young people together to turn community action into a ripple effect of change, and YOU can be part of it! 🧀 LOVE 5280β„  Cleanup πŸ“… Friday, October 30 | 9 AM πŸ“ Uvalda Trailhead at Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge Come show Denver some love! Help clean up litter, protect our waterways, and make a difference alongside other young changemakers. πŸŽ“ BONUS: Youth volunteers will receive 10 volunteer credit hours and be eligible for the opportunity to earn a $1,000 + $500 scholarship! Big thanks to Keep Colorado Beautiful, Keep America Beautiful, and Niagara Cares for making this possible! πŸ’š Grab your friends and register at dosomething.org/love-5280 #Love5280 #Wavemakers #DoSomething #Colorado #DenverColorado #CommunityCleanup #YouthVolunteers #ClimateAction
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Venice Beach, you showed up and showed OUT! πŸŒŠπŸ’š Huge love to all the young volunteers, do’ers, and community members who came together to give Venice Beach some TLC! πŸ§€β˜€οΈ From picking up litter to protecting our coastlines, you proved that showing love for your favorite places means taking action to keep them clean. Special shoutout to Ryan Hickman, Project3Rβ„’, and everyone who helped make this cleanup possible! Here's to cleaner beaches, healthier oceans, and more young people making waves in their communities. 🌎πŸ’ͺ 🌊 Keep making waves: dosomething.org/wavemakers #VeniceBeach #StreetSweep #Wavemakers #DoSomething #BeachCleanup #YouthVolunteers #OceanConservation #CommunityAction
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Jamaica, Queens showed UP! πŸ’šπŸ§€ 860 POUNDS of trash cleaned up and kept out of our shared waterways! 🌊 Huge shoutout to all the young changemakers, volunteers, and community partners who came together for our latest Street Sweep in Jamaica, Queens, NYC! Every piece of litter collected means cleaner streets, healthier waterways, and a little more love for the places we call home. πŸ’ͺ Thank you for showing what's possible when a community comes together to DoSomething! 🌎 Ready to make waves in your community? dosomething.org/wavemakers #StreetSweep #Wavemakers #DoSomething #JamaicaQueens #QueensNYC #CommunityCleanup #YouthAction #ClimateAction
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TEN Anthem Awards nominations for Project STEM Heroes, and DoSomething is up for Small Nonprofit of the Year! πŸ† We’re proud to partner with @3M @ProjectHailMary and @AmazonMGM, and grateful to the @Anthem Awards for recognizing our work that engaged 38,000 young people to explore STEM. Help us celebrate all the young people who shared their STEM story with others - please share and spread the word about our Community Voice nomination. ✨ DoSomething.org/education
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Denver, let’s show our trails some love. πŸ’™ Join the LOVE 5280β„  cleanup at Uvalda Trail and help collect trash before it reaches our waterways. πŸ“… Friday, October 30 | 9 AM πŸ“12900 E 56th Ave, Denver, CO 80239 πŸ™Œ Earn 10 volunteer credit hours πŸŽ“ Youth volunteers are eligible for the opportunity to earn a $1,000 scholarship. Grab your crew of friends and register: dosomething.org/love-5280
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Listen up college students: your voting plan starts with knowing where to go. πŸ—³οΈ With early voting getting underway, check your voting location before heading out - your early voting site may be different from your Election Day polling place. Get help checking your registration, finding where to vote, and knowing what ID you may need. Visit DoSomething.org/college Not in college? Find where to vote TODAY: DoSomething.org/polls
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Queens, there’s still time to show up for your community! πŸ’š Join our Jamaica, Queens Street Sweep cleanup to pick up litter, help protect local waterways, and make an impact alongside your neighbors. πŸ“… Saturday, October 24 | 10 AM–12 PM πŸ“ Jamaica Center Parsons/Archer Station, Bay A ➑ Cleanup supplies provided ➑ Earn 10 volunteer credit hours ➑ Be eligible for the opportunity to earn a $500 scholarship! Bring a friend and register at dosomething.org/jamaica Thanks to our partners @resortsworldnyc, @queensbprichards, @department_of_sanitation, @queensdakatz for their support, and @niagaracares @keepamericabeautiful for helping to ensure young changemakers have the tools they need to make an impact!
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‼️ Think you can spot an online scam? What about one powered by AI? πŸ‘€ From fake job offers to sketchy DMs and too-good-to-be-true deals, scammers are getting more creative. But you can get smarter about spotting the red flags. ➑ Join DoSomething and Bianca Lewis (BiaSciLab), founder of Girls Who Hack, for Spot the Scam, a live webinar exploring how online scams work, how AI is changing the game, and what you can do to protect yourself and your friends. πŸ“… Friday, October 23 | 7 PM ET Bring your questions and get practical tips from a young cybersecurity expert! πŸ”— Register today: dosomething.org/spot-scams #SpotTheScam #CyberSecurity #OnlineSafety #DigitalLiteracy #DoSomething
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Cybersecurity is a fast-growing field, and it needs more problem solvers. This #CyberCareerWeek, explore how you can build a career protecting people and technology at getcybersmart.org. #GetCyberSmart2026 #take9 #cybercivildefense
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🌎 Jamaica, Queens! Let's show some love for our community! πŸ’š We're bringing Street Sweep to Jamaica, Queens Saturday, October 24, from 10 AM–12 PM, and we want YOU there! Meet us at Jamaica Center Parsons/Archer Station, Bay A to pick up litter, protect our waterways, and make a real difference in the neighborhood. 🧀 Cleanup supplies provided ⏰ Earn 10 volunteer credit hours πŸŽ“ Be eligible for the opportunity to earn a $500 scholarship! Big thanks to Resorts World, the Queens Borough President's Office, NYC Department of Sanitation, Queens District Attorney's Office, and Niagara Cares for helping make this happen! πŸ“ Sign up today: dosomething.org/jamaica Bring a friend. Show up for Queens. Let's Do This! πŸ’ͺ #StreetSweep #DoSomething #JamaicaQueens #QueensNYC #CommunityCleanup #VolunteerNYC #YouthVolunteers #EnvironmentalAction
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πŸš€ Our Project STEM Heroes campaign is a 10-time Anthem Awards finalist, and DoSomething is in the running for Small Nonprofit of the Year! πŸ† Together with 3M and Amazon MGM Studios, we turned Project Hail Mary inspiration into action, engaging 38,000 young people across 10 countries, inspiring 360 youth-created STEM videos, and driving 15,000+ STEM career guide downloads! πŸŒπŸ”¬ Now we need YOUR support! πŸ’™ Help us celebrate the impact of young changemakers by voting for DoSomething in the Anthem Community Voice Awards. βœ” Cast your votes: dosomething.org/education ‼️ Voting closes October 29! #AnthemAwards #ProjectSTEMHeroes #STEMEducation #YouthImpact #DoSomething
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California, meet your Wavemakers! Dorlhe and Itzel are bringing young people together to protect local waterways and create waves of change from the streets to the sea. Ready to make waves with Dorlhe and Itzel? Join them at the LOVE Venice Beach Cleanup this weekend, with young environmentalist Ryan Hickman @ryans_recycling πŸ“… Saturday, October 17 ⏰ 9–11 a.m. πŸ“ 1 Rose Ave., Venice, CA 90291 You'll earn volunteer credit hours + be eligible for $1,500 in scholarship opportunities! Sign up at dosomething.org/love-venice
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Last call for our voter registration check-in! The 2026 General Election is almost here. Take a minute to confirm your status, and if you’re already vote-ready, make sure your friends are, too. If you live in one of these states, listen up! Registration deadlines begin as early as October 19. Now's the time. AL, CA, CO, HI, ID, IA, MA, MI, NE, NY, PA, SD, UT, VA, WA, WY Deadlines and requirements vary by registration method. Check your status and find your state’s deadline at dosomething.org/vote
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Indigenous history is living history. β˜€οΈ This Indigenous Peoples’ Day, DoSomething honors the voices, cultures, and leadership of Native communities who continue to shape our world. Recognition matters, and so does action. Listen to Indigenous voices, learn their stories, and support Native-led efforts in your community. #IndigenousPeoplesDay #IndigenousVoices
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πŸš—πŸ“΅ β€œYou need to put the phone down.” For Tynetta, a young person from Detroit, safer driving means making it home to her mom. πŸ’š Now it's your turn. Take the Offline Mode pledge, start your 7-day distraction-free streak, and become eligible for a $500 + $1,500 scholarship opportunity. ⏰ Scholarship deadline: October 31. Start today! πŸ”— dosomething.org/offline #OfflineMode #DoSomething #RoadSafety #DistractedDrivingAwareness
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