Making a difference. It is an urge, a desire, shared by many to help others around them for the betterment of humanity. Over time, this urge has continued to grow at a rapid pace within the teenaged community, driving ambitious, youthful difference-makers worldwide to get involved. In this article, we are going to cover 10 ways that teens can get financially involved in their community, ultimately making a difference to help those around them.

1. Donate to a Local Cause: This can be made in the form of money, essential items, and more of any size, being direct towards local charities, food banks, churches, shelters, and more!
2. Host a Fundraiser: Organize fundraising events like car washes to help raise resources, mainly in the form of money, for organizations such as the ones listed in #1.
3. Volunteer at local Organizations: These could be in the form of simply cleaning up trash or serving your community at a soup kitchen, or even using your specialized skills that you have grown keen to in order to make a difference.
4. Support Local Businesses: Help people achieve their individualistic financial growth by supporting small businesses in your area.
5. Create Car Packages: Purchase supplies like food, water, and other living essentials to donate to your local churches, charities, hospitals, and more.
6. Sponsor a Family: Help contribute to families in need by donating essential living items, holiday gifts, and more!
7. Invest in community projects: Help fund or even donate to environmental efforts, youth programs, and more around your community.
8. Start a Micro-Grat Fund: Establish a team of people who are willing to create grants in support of community projects and members to provide support in the form of cash
9. Make your voice heard: Establish a platform and let your voice be heard as you are the future and it is ultimately up to you to make a change
10. Organize a Donation Drive: Collect donations or use your own money to start your own nonprofit organization that is dedicated to supplying people with food, water, clothing, and other living essentials.