A 16-year-old founder walks us through the rise of Ella’s Angels, from beach cleanups to feeding 237 families and launching scholarships. We explore youth leadership, time management, and a new veterans initiative shaped by her family’s service.
• origin of Ella’s Angels and youth-led mission • early projects from cleanups to toy drives • the Thanksgiving pivot to 237 families served • building partnerships with local churches and donors • scholarships for trade school and college pathways • recruiting and empowering teen volunteers • overcoming age bias and learning to ask for help • balancing school, sports, and nonprofit work • veterans support and family service legacy • published books on teen finance and rights • goals for 1,000 Thanksgiving meals • ways to volunteer and get involved
“Check out her work online and consider how you can be a part of the movement as well.”
