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Your Leadership Journey

Ambassador 4 Change is a leadership program tailored for students in grades 6-12, inspired by the Lead 4 Change initiative. It offers a comprehensive leadership curriculum that integrates with various subjects and extracurricular clubs, focusing on critical skills such as service, collaboration, and project management. Participants engage in community service activities, allowing them to identify local issues, develop solutions, and implement projects. Additionally, the program features a Small Grants Program, where teams can apply for funding to support their school or nonprofit initiatives. Overall, Ambassador 4 Change equips students with valuable leadership skills while providing meaningful opportunities to positively impact their communities.

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Phase 1

Phase 2

Discovery & Learning

Community Action

Interactive workshops and mentoring sessions that build your leadership foundation.

Put your leadership skills into practice with real community projects.

Phase 3

Project Funding

Secure resources through our Small Grants Program to amplify your impact.

What You'll Learn

Leadership Foundations

  • Strategic decision-making

  • Effective communication

  • Team building

  • Goal setting

Community Impact

  • Needs assessment

  • Project planning

  • Resource mobilization

  • Impact measurement

Personal Growth

  • Public speaking

  • Critical thinking

  • Time management

  • Emotional intelligence

Create Lasting Impact

Community

100,000+​​​​

​community members engaged through our diversity events.

Education

2,500+​​​​

inclusive books donated to schools and libraries.

Legislation​

​Senate Bill No. 2390 (2022)​​​

​Our student leaders initiated groundbreaking legislation requiring the integration of Asian American and Pacific Islander history into the New Jersey public school curriculum.

Volunteer​​

1,000+​​​

​hours contributed by our student volunteers.

Support

3,000+​​​​

meals provided to the community in times of need.

Ready to become a leader who makes a difference?

Join our next cohort and start your youth leadership journey today.

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Free for participants

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Open to students grades 6-12

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Flexible and adaptable

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Impact-focused

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Community-driven

Or Be Part of Our Founding Cohort

​​Join as a founding member and help shape the future of youth leadership in your community.

 

Limited spots available for our inaugural program.

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DEON appreciates the contributions of diverse communities and immigrant groups to the development of this country. We are dedicated to reconciliation, equity, and inclusion, inspired by the legacy of those who preceded us.

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