The mission of UAY is to "work with young people and their families through PREVENTION and INTERVENTION services to help them reach their goals." Their PREVENTION Programming consists of out-of-school activities that encourage youth to connect and express themselves through creativity. The INTERVENTION Programming offers support, advocacy, counseling, and community referrals to youth and families facing adversity.

Our team learned about UAY's impact on the community and the support they provide for youth of all cultural backgrounds. This organization offers a transitional living program for homeless youth. They provide counseling and mediation programs for youth caught in conflict. UAY also offers support to young parents and LGBTQIAA youth. We put together victim advocacy kits that will be given to youth who are seeking support.

NAMI is dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with mental illness and their families through support, education, and advocacy. This was a place where our team used our personal skills, interests, and experiences to aid in our service. Some people could brainstorm big picture ideas, others took on the mindset of a target population, while others had an eye for design. Each of these skills helped in this project that will help NAMI and impact our community.

The mission of the Ronald McDonald House is to offer strength and hope, each day, every day. They aim to come alongside parents to provide support as well as promote the health and well-being of the children. Our service there required us to use our individual gifts as well. Students with experience in the kitchen were assets when it came to cooking dinners for RMHC guests. Those of us who are skilled in crafting were a great help when making blankets to comfort the families of the sick children.

We worked on a fundraising project for this organization to supply necessary medications and healthcare for students who are unable to access affordable healthcare. Some students used their artistic abilities and attention to detail to create informational graphics for the clinic to distribute online and in-person. Other students worked to compile a comprehensive list of community and campus partners that would potentially be willing to donate time, money, and additional resources.