Volunteering With Young People: An Investment in What’s Possible
By Asia Johnson
At Big Thought, our work is rooted in partnership with young people—creating alongside them, not just for them. Volunteers are an important part of that work.
Post Focus Area: Change and Advocacy
How Community Action Team Youth Are Shaping What’s Next
By Tre Kelly
By Evelyn Torres, Marketing & Communications Intern at Big Thought Young people in Big Thought’s Community Action Team (CAT) are stepping into a new chapter as leaders, advocates, storytellers, and changemakers, grounded in the power of their own voices. At Big Thought, we believe talent is everywhere. Access is not. That’s why we build with
The Opportunity Exchange Summit: Where Youth Voice, Community, and Cross-Sector Action Converge
By Tre Kelly
By Kristina Cola, Sr. Director of Learning Systems at Big Thought Kristina Cola helps shape the strategies, partnerships, and learning experiences that connect young people to meaningful pathways across school, work, and life. Her leadership helped guide the vision for Big Thought’s inaugural Opportunity Exchange Summit. Why the Opportunity Exchange Summit mattered There are moments
10 Changemakers Making a Difference in Their Communities
This summer, we’re lifting up the people who make change happen and celebrating the everyday leaders who shape our city and support our youth.
Why Community-Based Programming Will Help to Reimagine the Future of the Juvenile Justice System
Explore how community-based programs like Creative Solutions are reshaping youth justice in Texas—reducing recidivism, lowering costs, and helping young people build brighter futures.
How — and Why — Big Thought Is Championing Racial Equity at a Board Level
Big Thought leadership share how – and why – the organization is championing racial equity at the board level.