Change a Life

When you change a kid’s life, you change yours.

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Our nonprofit partners are empowering youth with the skills, resources, and mentors needed to unlock their full potential. Listen to their incredible stories to discover the difference we can make in helping young people navigate successful futures.

 
"There was not a lot there for me in terms of a future. Without mentoring, I probably wouldn't be here right now."

Girls Write Now

"There was not a lot there for me in terms of a future. Without mentoring, I probably wouldn't be here right now."

Dolores Haze,
Girls Write Now Intern and Mentee Alumni

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"When I lost my dad, I felt very unsure of the future. Children of Fallen Patriots gave me all the resources that I needed to be successful, including college assistance and mentorship."

Children of Fallen Patriots

"When I lost my dad, I felt very unsure of the future. Children of Fallen Patriots gave me all the resources that I needed to be successful, including college assistance and mentorship."

Bailey Donahue,
Gold Star Daughter and Fallen Patriots Scholarship Recipient

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"The All Stars Project wants you to become someone you never thought you were going to be. To me, it's just amazing to have that feeling of self-belief."

All Stars Project

"The All Stars Project wants you to become someone you never thought you were going to be. To me, it's just amazing to have that feeling of self-belief."

Marc Sarmiento,
All Stars Project Alumni, Summer Intern, RBC Capital Markets

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Explore the Complete Change a Life Series

From mentoring to mental health support, RBC Foundation USA's nonprofit partners are helping more youth access the support they need to lead happy, healthy, and productive lives. Use the filter to explore our ongoing Change a Life series by topic or theme.

Mental Well-being

Caring for the Caregivers

Ronald McDonald House New York helps caregivers of sick children manage stress and prioritize self-care, so they can provide strong support for their families.

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Mental Well-being

Emotional Health is Key

Access to free mental health resources is helping TEAK Fellowship students feel emotionally healthy and ready to learn.

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Mental Well-being

Accessible Mental Health Care

The Jed Foundation works with schools and colleges across the U.S. to develop and provide equal access to mental health support for young people.

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Innovating Pediatric Cancer

MSK Kids is Here to Help

With groundbreaking research and pioneering treatments, MSK Kids at Memorial Sloan Kettering is changing the way we fight childhood cancer.

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Innovating Pediatric Cancer

Pioneers in Immunotherapy

With groundbreaking research and pioneering treatments, MSK Kids at Memorial Sloan Kettering is changing the way we fight childhood cancer.

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Innovating Pediatric Cancer

A Home for Hope

With groundbreaking research and pioneering treatments, MSK Kids at Memorial Sloan Kettering is changing the way we fight childhood cancer.

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Pediatrics

Stepping Up to Support MSK Kids

From RBC Race for the Kids New York to Cycle for Survival, our commitment to raising funds to fight childhood cancer is stronger than ever.

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Pediatrics

Fighting Cancer with Cookies

Research funded by Cookies for Kids' Cancer has resulted in more than 25 new treatments for pediatric cancer.

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Pediatrics

Normalcy for a Night

Even at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Ronald McDonald House Chapters kept the doors open to support families during their most challenging times.

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Disaster Relief

Tomorrow is Going to Be Good

At their times of greatest need, the American Red Cross is there to care for and support children and their families.

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Mental Well-being

Turning Struggles into Graduation Gowns

A unique school-based program at the Jersey City Medical Center is supporting local students succeed emotionally and academically.

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Mentorship

Mentoring for College Success

iMentor matches high school students with college-educated mentors to help guide them on their college journey.

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Skills and Resources

Nurturing the Next Generation

Boys & Girls Clubs around the world are nurturing grade school students to become compassionate, responsible, and productive adults.

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Skills and Resources

Empowering Youth Through Rugby

Play Rugby USA uses the power of rugby to empower and inspire young people, primarily from underserved communities, to go forward and reach their true potential.

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Skills and Resources

A Culture of Care

School in the Square is a charter middle school that goes beyond academics to give students the care and support they need to succeed.

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Skills and Resources

The Power of Performance

Harnessing the life-changing potential of performance, the All Stars Project gives inner-city youth a chance to overcome their challenges

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Skills and Resources

Scholarships for Gold Star Children

For Gold Star military children who have lost a parent in the line of duty, Children of Fallen Patriots comes through with resources to help them achieve college success.

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Skills and Resources

Unlocking Youth Potential

The TEAK Fellowship assists gifted students from low-income backgrounds to excel academically and fulfill their potential.

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Skills and Resources

Community-Powered Literacy

In New York’s most vulnerable neighborhoods, Literacy Inc. is stepping up to ensure children know the power of reading and can unlock brighter futures.

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Skills and Resources

Teaching Success On and Off the Field

With its transformative afterschool programming, Play Rugby USA is teaching young people key life skills to help them succeed on the field and in the classroom. 

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Pediatrics

Letting Kids be Kids

The journey through Memorial Sloan Kettering offers comfort and new hope to families battling rare cancers.

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Pediatrics

A Community of Care

Ronald McDonald House New York is a community of volunteers and families who provide care, love, and support for kids fighting cancer.

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Creating brighter futures for youth

The RBC Foundation USA is committed to creating equitable access to the skills and support needed for young people to successfully meet the challenges of tomorrow.

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