Sunday, March 30, 2014

Two Steps to Happiness: Sara Oliveri at TEDxAllendaleColumbiaSchool



Sara Oliveri coaches people to live happier lives and to operate happier organizations. She studies the science behind human thriving.

Thursday, March 27, 2014

Re:Start Your Life: SaulPaul at TEDxYouth@Austin



After serving time, rapper and singer-songwriter SaulPaul completely reversed the downhill path of his life. When he graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with honors, the ambitious vision that he had for himself became a reality. Now, using his tasteful rhymes and freestyle raps, SaulPaul incorporates his unique style with his guitar and loop pedal; his powerful voice and brings his inspiring message to the world.

Monday, March 24, 2014

Why Not Put the Gun Down?: Yoni Hernandez at TEDxYouth@Watsonville



At the age of seven, in Chiapas, Mexico, Yoni was shot during the uprising of the Zapatistas. Immigrating to the United States, Yoni was bullied at school and sought protection from a gang when he attended Watsonville High. Yoni's life story and message: Why Not Put the Gun Down? is relevant for youth involved in gangs and adults involved in war. Yoni's life is a story of triumph and courage.

Friday, March 21, 2014

Acceptance: Kierra Lindores at TEDxYouth@Kamloops



In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group.

Tuesday, March 18, 2014

Teens and Social Media: Tatiana Gilbert at TEDxYouth@Kamloops



In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group.

Saturday, March 15, 2014

From Pain, to Power to Success: Macio Thompkins at TEDxYouth@TheBeltline



Macio Thompkins is a 19 year old employee of the City of Atlanta and a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School in Atlanta. Growing up on the Northwest side of Atlanta, Macio had to overcome numerous challenges and hurdles to achieve his dream of graduating high school and being a model of success for his family and friends. However, thanks to Beyond the Bricks program offered this summer at Georgia State University, Macio dreams now include sharing his talent with the world and his message of determination and success.

Wednesday, March 12, 2014

The Power of our Thoughts: Grant Korgan at TEDxYouth@SanDiego 2013



It is human to fall down. The magic happens when we get back up. This inspiring talk by Grant Korgan illuminates the power of our thoughts and how choosing positivity helps us live a life that is truly unlimited.

A nanoscientist and professional athlete, Grant Korgan has never shied away from a challenge. After breaking is back in an extreme snowmobiling injury, Grant began an extraordinary journey of recovery, the first year of which inspired his book, Two Feet Back. Through hard work, positivity and love Grant has regained the ability to walk with two canes. On January 17, 2012 he became the first person with a spinal cord injury to push himself the final degree of latitude (80 miles) to the geographical South Pole.

Sunday, March 9, 2014

Dream Team Community Event



The Matt Garcia Foundation and several community minded folks all got together to reclaim a neighborhood and host a nice bbq and get together with the neighbors.

At the Matt Garcia Foundation we don’t want to complain about this, we want to create solutions to problems. It is with this spirit that we began our Monthly Community Clean Ups.

On the last Saturday of every month, volunteers get together and clean up a neighborhood in Fairfield. We pick up trash, work on landscaping paint windows, fix fences – all in an effort to improve our community. This is another example of community coming together to help make a difference.

The Matt Garcia Foundation Dream Team, is all about stepping up and stepping out of ourselves to serve others and our communities to be a part of the solution. Matt would say ” if you see a piece of garbage on the ground, please just pick it up” How simple is that! So, that is what we do.

Thursday, March 6, 2014

How Will You Answer This Question?



How Will You Answer This Question?: Zoe Weil at TEDxSpenceSchool

In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group.

Tuesday, March 4, 2014

Help Prevent Gangs - Know The Facts



Tippecanoe County Project Safe Neighborhoods Anti-Gang Initiative - Empowering citizens to fight crime, one neighborhood at a time.