This is a story that will warm your heart and it is one of many that is made possible through gifts like yours.

Before we tell you about Zephaniah, we want to share a way you can help young people like him build the life of their dreams and become leaders in their communities.

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It's as easy as clicking on the GIVE NOW button, choosing an amount that works for you, and clicking on the tab that says recurring donation. Each month you'll be reminded of the positive change you are creating in the world and we'll be uplifted by your ongoing support.

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Zephaniah entered our Kwanza-themed writing competition.

His story was chosen by a panel of community judges, illustrated, and published. As one of the community's youngest published authors, he was celebrated by local TV and news media and uplifted on Amazon with a #1 New Release in Children's Kwanzaa Books.

But one of the most heartwarming outcomes was to hear that teachers in Saint Paul were using his book to inspire their students to write.

When we spoke to him last, he shared that he is working on his next book!

We captured the positive impact that gifts like yours make possible in this video. You'll be inspired!

Your year-end gift, whether it be a one-time donation or a recurring donation keeps hope alive for young people. It grows futures. One book at a time; one child at a time.

Zephaniah's story is an example of that.

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