who We Are
Know My Worth Organization
We've already made a huge difference for more than 20,000 families
About the Project
know My Worth Inc. is geared towards youth empowerment and community outreach. We encourage and motivate the youth to get more involved and give back to our community while promoting personal empowerment.
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know My Worth Inc. is a 501c3 organization founded in 2018. Our mission is to teach the youth the value of giving back to the community. Promoting change and to make a difference in the communities where we live and work..
Our vision is to create and bring change, while empowering our youth and young adults to make a difference through community outreach .
The Hard Truth
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Approximately 63 million Americans — 25% of the adult population — volunteer their time, talents, and energy to making a difference.
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The 2021 national value of volunteer time is $24.14 per hour. In other words, Americans contribute $193 billion of their time to our communities.
Those who volunteer regularly have a 27% better chance of gaining employment. 60% of hiring managers see the act of volunteerism as a valuable asset when making recruitment decisions according to a study performed by Career Builder.
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Women volunteer at higher rates (27.8%) than men (21.8%).
Volunteering provides many benefits to both mental and physical health.
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Volunteering helps counteract the effects of stress, anger, and anxiety.
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Volunteering combats depression.
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Volunteering makes you happy.
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Volunteering increases self-confidence.
10 benefits of volunteering
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Provides you with a sense of purpose. ...
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Provides a sense of community. ...
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Helps you meet new friends. ...
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Increases your social skills. ...
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Improves self-esteem. ...
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Teaches you valuable skills. ...
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Provides job prospects. ...
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Brings fun into your life.