Teens Steppin' Up to Help the Gulf

The enormous oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico is beyond tragic. Oil has been gushing into the sea for almost two months and it’s impact on the environment is devastating. But teens around the country are stepping up to aid the animals that have been affected. Keep reading to see what you can do to help the Gulf.

Sister, Sister
Caitlyn and Maria Toth, two sisters in Ohio, started a major soap drive to help wash off the seabirds that slicked over. They can only take Dawn liquid soap, but here’s where to send it if you wanna help:

C&M Toth
Help Us Help the Gulf Wildlife
c/o Regency Towers Apartments
5800 Laurent Drive, Suite 110
Parma, OH 44129

Drawing on Her Talents
Eleven-year-old Olivia Bouler decided to paint and sell watercolors to bolster funds for relief. So far her efforts have raised over $100,000—OMG! Check out her artist’s page and see what you can do to help this artist save the coast. http://www.aolartists.com/projects/help-the-gulf/

Sell Your Junk
Wanna make a diff? Take inspiration from Iowa high schoolers and have a garage sale. Or, whip up some goodies and have a bake sale. We love the idea of holding a walk-a-thon as a healthy way to raise funds as well. Get creative and pitch in with the recovery efforts!

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by Alissa Scheller and Katie Abbondanza | 2/1/2016
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