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As we all know and
remember, the teen years are filled with challenges of self-identity,
body-image, confidence, and confusion about the future. Teenagers
are navigating the (sometimes turbulent) waters leading from childhood
to adulthood, and for most that time can be difficult with no other
external stressors present.
Teenagers
suffering from traumatic experiences can have an especially difficult
time reintegrating into society. In effect, the combination of
normal teenage stressors plus the impact of chronic
illness, abuse, or neglect on self-esteem can make the normal transition to adulthood
either difficult, delayed, or impossible.
Wish Upon
a Teen aims to make a difference in the lives of these challenged teens
one life at a time. Our mission is to provide resources, time,
and opportunities to teenagers recovering from life-altering traumatic
experiences. Through creative and interactive social and
educational events, these teens will rediscover and rebuild their
self-esteem and continue the healing process towards healthy
reintegration into society. We will identify teens in need, and match
these individuals with young professionals willing to make a continuing
personal difference. We will help these volunteers find
innovative ways to get personally involved with a cause that inspires
them, thereby creating an intimate, exciting and individual experience
that benefits both the teen and the volunteer.
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