Brandie, 16, works with Advocates for Youth and the Jewish Renaissance Foundation as a member of the Perth Amboy Youth Activist Network.

With all of the effort and time we put into it, we will help so many people out in the world, especially in our community. I’m so proud to say I am a part of this. Over this past year I became a member of the Youth Activist Network, which to me is one of the best things I have gotten myself into. This program is just amazing. Just to know people out in the world care touches my heart. Our group has dedicated time to something we believe will have so much success. With all of the effort and time we put into it, we will help so many people out in the world, especially in our community. I’m so proud to say I am a part of this.