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"Never doubt that a small group of
committed people can change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."

--Margaret Mead




"Action is the antidote to despair."
--Joan Baez



 

Committed and innovative people change the world. Our mission is to enable youth and adults to solve local challenges with sustainable, innovative solutions.
The key to increased capacity for change is engagement.

CHANGEXCHANGE is LIVE!
Springboard featured in radio documentary "Investing in the Social Good"
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The Social Innovation Forum is July 8 at Urban Grind NE.

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The next Springboard Social Innovation Forum is July 8. COME CELEBRATE the launch of "FAMILY FORWARD", a new nonprofit that is building a new model for family-friendly government, business, and communities. If you are a parent, a business owner, a community member, a government employee, or policy maker -- join us on July 8!


Local Agenda NW Launchers share social innovations.

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Local Agenda NW Launchers presented their ideas for change in Portland, Oregon. Read about their projects, along with other Local Agenda Launchers, and consider the power of good ideas in action. They are a part of Local Agenda NW.

Mercy Corps NW logo MercyCorps NW supports Springboard's Local Agenda NW.

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MercyCorps NW supports Local Agenda NW 2008
This program launches learners into sustainable action to improve lives. The summer Local Agenda NW is now closed, but please put your name on the list to be notified of the next program scheduled for Fall 2009.

Challenge and Change team
A Challenge and Change team receive funding.

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Challenge and Change: Teen Girls as Rural Leaders
This innovative national program that teaches young women throughout rural America to become change agents has been refunded by the USDA until 2015! Read about it in the Skoll Foundation's eNewsletter. Read more about this program.

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The seeds of innovation should be shared. Funders agree.

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Additional Funding for Local Agenda!
Existing funders continue to support the idea of encouraging community-led change based on the results of Local Agenda NW 2008. The Harbourton Foundation has generously committed to the potential for Local Agenda to make positive change.
Learn more about Local Agenda

Women of Coopa Roca
We help teachers and students learn from the many stories of social entrepreneurs in the series

The New Heroes on PBS

Social Entrepreneurs, Springboard Innovation, and The New Heroes
The New Heroes is a video documentary series that reveals the passion and determination of individuals who solve large-scale social problems around the world. We developed the online educational materials for PBS for teaching and learning about these innovative social entrepreneurs.
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