Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and GreenWorks Orlando

Buddy Dyer GreenWorks Teens Go Green Elizabeth Tran

When I started Teens Go Green in 2008, one of the first things I did was meet my city’s mayor, Buddy Dyer, as I found out he had a program called GreenWorks Orlando. I wore a shirt made of organic bamboo as I thought that would be fitting for the occasion, and made the pledge […]

Give Kids the World – First Group Outing

By Elizabeth Tran Give Kids the World holds a special place in my heart. I remember when I wanted to be a volunteer there when I was 12 but I was too young unless I went with a group. I was told once again, I was too young to volunteer by another non profit organization. […]

Love Letters Cares – Cards for Kids

By Elizabeth Tran Love Letters Cares was one of the very first organizations I volunteered for. It was created by one of my biggest inspirations growing up in pageants, Kaitlyn Chana. Kaitlyn was tall, smart, well-spoken, and started her own non-profit organization that was very inspiring. She made cards for kids in the hospital that […]