I’m Breaking the Cycle by raising funds to support buildOn’s local and international programs. – Catarina S. – San Fransisco

I’m Breaking the Cycle by mentoring little kids in the subjects that they need help in
Susana Z. - New York

I’m Breaking the Cycle By helping people I know and love find employment to better their lives.
Anthony W.

I’m Breaking the Cycle By making a change in my environment
Victoria A.

I’m Breaking the Cycle by being honest to people around me and not causing harm to anyone. Because this is totally under my control
Alaul S. - New York

I’m Breaking the Cycle by taking charge of doing the impossible. Taking that step into the unknown
Nana J. - Chicago

I’m Breaking the Cycle by encouraging students through public speaking
Tierra C. - New York

I’m Breaking the Cycle By establishing a union that secures incomes for Malawian farmers
Timothy C. – California

I’m Breaking the Cycle by helping my family to empower urban youth and communities in developing countries through service and education. We’ve got to live it- together!
Jim Ziolkowski – buildOn Founder

I’m Breaking the Cycle by being someone who cares about the Earth. Proving it one little step at a time.
Jessica M. - New York

I’m Breaking the Cycle by getting involved with my community as much as possible, raising awareness of problems in my community and internationally
Luis L. - Connecticut

I’m Breaking the Cycle By creating peace.
Cathy L. – California

I’m Breaking the Cycle By believing – 100% – in students that many people have given up on.
Amy K.

I’m Breaking the Cycle by being a part of buildOn and helping communities build a stronger and better environment to live in
Mirella V. - Chicago

I’m Breaking the Cycle by not allowing myself to ignore the changes that need to be made and the people who need help
Savannah R. - Chicago

I’m Breaking the Cycle By committing my time towards unselfish acts, and promoting my duties to other peers and classmates to join along.
Kimberly G. - Philadelphia

I’m Breaking the Cycle By teaching my 13 year old stepdaughter about volunteering and how important it is to give back.
Sarah L.

I’m Breaking the Cycle By spreading the word about the great people and awesome work buildOn does in communities throughout the country and all over the globe.
Brendan S.

I’m Breaking the Cycle by standing up for what I believe in and never giving up on myself
Branda B - New York

I’m Breaking the Cycle By helping my mother take care of my little brother and sister.
Andre L. – California

I’m Breaking the Cycle By spending time with amazing, smart, selfless kids who are making a huge difference in their communities.
Sinead B.

I’m Breaking the Cycle by doing 100 hours of community service
Denajah E. - New York

I’m Breaking the Cycle by stepping up to make a difference in local communities and around the world
Kayla C. - Connecticut

I’m Breaking the Cycle By preventing bullying.
- Eric T. California

I’m Breaking the Cycle by doing amazing things that some people are too scared, or don’t know how, to do. I will volunteer and work with kids and the environment
Fatima L. - Connecticut

I’m Breaking the Cycle by doing more service in Bridgeport
Marc Friedman – buildOn COO

I’m Breaking the Cycle By always following my WHY – empowering youth to change the world, one incredible step at a time.
Umair. I

I’m Breaking the Cycle By encouraging young people to be confident and to believe in themselves.
Dawn J.

I’m Breaking the Cycle by being a part of 1,000,000 hours of service
Gabriela G. - Chicago

I’m Breaking the Cycle By going out and helping as many people in the world as possible.
Haley T.

I’m Breaking the Cycle by making my own non-profit organization when I grow up.
John A. - New York

I’m Breaking the Cycle By dedicating my weekends to service so I can see a change that I helped to fulfill.
Emelie N.

I’m Breaking the Cycle By telling the stories of teens and villagers who are changing our world every day.
Carrie P.

I’m Breaking the Cycle By empowering students to give back to their communities and making the world a better place.
Eric M.

I’m Breaking the Cycle by coming to every single buildOn event. And every day I tutor a kid and help him with his homework
Xiomelis R. - New York

I’m Breaking the Cycle by reaching my goal of 500+ buildOn hours.
Alejandra C. - Chicago

I’m Breaking the Cycle By leading a buildOn chapter at my school, while encouraging others to want to change their world too.
Kaylah J.

I’m Breaking the Cycle by being more friendly to strangers and not judging them by their looks
Christian P. - Chicago

I’m Breaking the Cycle by becoming part of buildOn and helping out the community to make it a better place
Yesenia H. - Chicago

I’m Breaking the Cycle by investing in girls’ education in Haiti in honor of my daughter Lillian and her friend Nyala. – Skyler B. Washington DC

I’m Breaking the Cycle by being a leader, not a follower
Akia C. - New York

I’m Breaking the Cycle By being humble and helping others. I don’t expect to get anything in exchange. If I can, I will help others that need me.
Diana C. - Philadelphia

I’m Breaking the Cycle By helping to connect communities from around the world so we may recognize humanity’s likenesses and be inspired by our communal potential.
Chad Z.

I’m Breaking the Cycle By raising awareness about buildOn and by tutoring high school and college students in math.
Katherine C.

I’m Breaking the Cycle by helping my school to tutor other students and by doing volunteer work during the week
Riana F. - Chicago

I’m Breaking the Cycle by stopping pollution (I will scold those who pollute)
Kiana F. - New York

I’m Breaking the Cycle By giving my time to others without expecting pay in any shape or form. Respecting myself and following my dreams without worry.
Chutima S. - Philadelphia

I’m Breaking the Cycle By making the most out of little.
Preeti S.

I’m Breaking the Cycle By tutoring elementary school children in math and reading on a daily basis.
Amber N.

I’m Breaking the Cycle By spreading awareness so that everyone can understand that even the smallest contribution can create a huge change in someone’s life.
Kimari H.

I’m Breaking the Cycle By encouraging other youth to not only care about their communities but also to care about the entire globe.
Sally P. – California

I’m Breaking the Cycle by helping people, young and old, enjoy their lives
Jenay W. - Chicago

I’m Breaking the Cycle by making positive choices
Erika S. - Chicago

I’m Breaking the Cycle by being a part of people’s lives. I’ll break the cycle by being a helpful person
Magda R. - Chicago

I’m Breaking the Cycle by going around and informing my community about the effects of teen violence and gangs
Christina R. - Connecticut

I’m Breaking the Cycle By empowering young people in Oakland to bring positive change to the community. Every day they are being the change they want to see in the world.
Asha V.

I’m Breaking the Cycle By volunteering every week around the Bay area.
- Alissa T. California

I’m Breaking the Cycle By doing my best to encourage the students to keep on doing their part to try and make a difference in the world.
Josephine L.

I’m Breaking the Cycle by contributing over 500 hours of service and helping to build a school in Nepal
Keeayla J. - Chicago

I’m Breaking the Cycle by spreading awareness of buildOn and its mission to more students in my school. I want to make a great difference in the world and buildOn is my first step.
Andrea I. - New York

I’m Breaking the Cycle by making change in my life and the lives of others by making an effort to act selflessly.
Snow A. - Chicago

I’m Breaking the Cycle by learning about other cultures, doing community service where it counts, and caring where it matters
Monsurat O. - Chicago

I’m Breaking the Cycle By serving the community to help less fortunate children and taking on a leadership role.
Haniah H. - Philadelphia

I’m Breaking the Cycle by doing community service and spreading the word about the importance of education.
Paul A. - New York

I’m Breaking the Cycle By making a difference with buildOn, step by step.
- Giovanna L. California

I’m Breaking the Cycle by volunteering in community service, teaching others and getting to know them better
Taino P. - Chicago

I’m Breaking the Cycle by helping my community by cleaning, keeping it safe and building clubs for kids
Maria J. - Chicago

I’m Breaking the Cycle By partnering with 24 public schools in New York City, and helping high school students develop leadership skills and make a difference in their communities.
Stephanie G.

I’m Breaking the Cycle by painting positive murals
Selena S. - Chicago

I’m Breaking the Cycle by joining buildOn and bringing joy to people, giving them support, and the help they need
Gabriela P. - Chicago

I’m Breaking the Cycle by participating in extra-curricular activities and having a habit of volunteering
Amber F. - Chicago

I’m Breaking the Cycle By making the community look its best and cleanest.
Trevon B. – California

I’m Breaking the Cycle by spending my weekends doing service
Barry F. - Chicago

I’m Breaking the Cycle by seeing beyond our world.
Jasmin A. - Chicago

I’m Breaking the Cycle By making the country a better place and keeping society clean.
Coline E.

I’m Breaking the Cycle By working with students in Connecticut that inspire me every day to work harder and strive ot think globally and act locally
Laura R.

I’m Breaking the Cycle by donating money and canned food to those who need it
Audrea V. - Connecticut

I’m Breaking the Cycle by helping kids with their dreams and to make a difference throughout the world
Bryan T. - Chicago

I’m Breaking the Cycle By helping my cousin with his homework.
Michael H. – California

I’m Breaking the Cycle By throwing events to raise money in support of buildOn’s programs that will empower our students to be leaders.
Kathleen A.

I’m Breaking The Cycle by actively engaging students at Western High School in meaningful service activities in school and after school. – Alexandria B.

I’m Breaking the Cycle by doing what I can to change someone else’s life rather than complaining about my own, seeing as how I have everything I need and they don’t
Alexa L. - Chicago

I’m Breaking the Cycle By beautifying my community.
- Michelle M. California

I’m Breaking the Cycle By helping my peers get to college.
Karren D. – California

I’m Breaking the Cycle By taking time out to do community service that makes a difference to others.
Anna C. - California

I’m Breaking the Cycle by not being on the streets, by going to school, by doing extra-curricular activities.
Demetrius A. - Chicago

I’m Breaking the Cycle By going to Nepal with buildOn to build a school.
Angela L.

I’m Breaking the Cycle By empowering high school students to open their eyes and hearts to show more love to themselves, their communities, and the world.
Jamie P.

I’m Breaking the Cycle By fostering the spirit of giving back amongst my family, friends and colleagues.
Zahra R.

I’m Breaking the Cycle By supporting buildOn after two years as a member and officer and continuing to do community service.
Carmen G.

I’m Breaking the Cycle By always going to service and being compassionate
Irene L. – California

I’m Breaking the Cycle By leading by example.
Kara K.

I’m Breaking the Cycle by always keeping an open mind and looking out for new adventures with people who are different than I am
Costanza M. - New York

I’m Breaking the Cycle by making people happy by doing what I can to help others with what I have
Silvia M. - Chicago

I’m Breaking the Cycle by not choosing violence as an option
Isael G. - Chicago

I’m Breaking the Cycle by stopping kids from becoming Facebook junkies and getting their lazy butts up!
Pedro F. - New York

I’m Breaking the Cycle By spending some of my time so that others can live comfortably in theirs.
Eric T. - Philadelphia

I’m Breaking the Cycle By not being so quick to judge others.
Autumn E. - Philadelphia

I’m Breaking the Cycle by helping the community to be a better place and by helping others to build dreams… :) – Haydee A.

I’m Breaking the Cycle by devoting my time to buildOn and helping those who lack the resources and opportunities we have
Karina P. - Chicago

I’m Breaking the Cycle by staying on a positive path and helping those around me to do the same
Dominique N. - Chicago

I’m Breaking the Cycle by making sure that not only my friends, but anyone in the halls goes to class and gets a proper education.
Ianya D. - Chicago

I’m Breaking the Cycle By using art to help move the youth to do better things.
Joshua C. – California

I’m Breaking the Cycle by making a new buildOn Chapter in New Jersey
Gabby R. - New York

I’m Breaking the Cycle by serving as a role model, mentor and leader to educate and encourage high school students to serve in their communities.
Sara N. - New York

I’m Breaking the Cycle By helping to build schools in Malawi.
Maurice M.

I’m Breaking the Cycle by volunteering at a soup kitchen to feed the needy
Fatoumata S. - New York

I’m Breaking the Cycle by making a different turn in my life, I help and benefit people who are less fortunate
Ray R. - New York

I’m Breaking the Cycle by doing community service and showing the world that not all teens are bad and irresponsible
Jerry L. - Chicago

I’m Breaking the Cycle By helping people, not being selfish, making a difference
Jeremiah M. - Philadelphia

I’m Breaking the Cycle by continuing to do constant service and making as many contributions as I can, big and small to my buildOn program
Shyheim S. - Connecticut

I’m Breaking the Cycle by being a motivation to others, and helping people in need to have a better life.
Melissa F. - Chicago

I’m Breaking the Cycle by making a difference in my community and always helping. I will do whatever it takes to change the world
Mihir S. - Connecticut

I’m Breaking the Cycle By working with organizations that help those in need. We all need to look for opportunities to help those less fortunate who need our assistance.
Baldwin S.

I’m Breaking the Cycle by not trying to act like I’m just doing this to get the job done. But by being the best buildOn member I can be.
Jean-Pierre W. - Chicago

I’m Breaking the Cycle by helping out other people who need help. Making a difference in my community. Making a younger child smile.
Bridget E. - Chicago

I’m Breaking the Cycle By inspiring students through service every day.
Joanna B.

I’m Breaking the Cycle By going the extra mile to help someone out.
Tami S.

I’m Breaking the Cycle by helping people accomplish their goals and to overcome difficult tasks
Eribertha G. - Chicago

I’m Breaking the Cycle by showing that people out there are never alone.
Jessica M. - New York

I’m Breaking the Cycle By helping my students understand that their voices and actions have a tremendous, positive, impact on their community.
Vernon S.

I’m Breaking the Cycle by standing up against inhumanity to people and all living things
Amanda V. - New York

I’m Breaking the Cycle by making a big difference in the world. By becoming a leader.
Amber A. - Chicago

I’m Breaking the Cycle by stopping bullying in my school
Khalaid W. - New York

I’m Breaking the Cycle by speaking up, volunteering in my community garden or by simply helping someone in need
Yolibeth S. - Chicago

I’m Breaking the Cycle by lending a helping hand and spreading the word
Margari I. - Connecticut

I’m Breaking the Cycle By doing as much service as I possibly can and recruiting more people to volunteer
Alex C. - Philadelphia

I’m Breaking the Cycle By helping out in my community by lending a helping hand and by being a BIG SISTER in the Big Brother program.
Schantelle L.

I’m Breaking the Cycle By empowering young people in San Francisco to make a difference in the world and their own lives.
Shabnaz Y. – California

I’m Breaking the Cycle by coming out every Saturday and putting in all my effort and dedication to make a change
Lizmarlin S. - New York

I’m Breaking the Cycle by not following the wrong crowd. By doing something great with my time.
Malik S. - Chicago

I’m Breaking the Cycle by beating the odds
Juan R. - Chicago

I’m Breaking the Cycle by crushing poverty
Laura M. - Connecticut

I’m Breaking the Cycle by feeding and clothing homeless people that live in my community. I going to help them to get a roof over their head
Karina M. - New York

I’m Breaking the Cycle By helping my community to look better and cleaning up the garbage.
Lisa C.

I’m Breaking the Cycle By encouraging my network to join me for service and giving back throughout the holiday season.
Jay H.

I’m Breaking the Cycle By doing community service and meeting new people from around the Bay.
- Angela M. California

I’m Breaking the Cycle by being a community advocate, providing resources for families, finding safe havens for the youth
Maria N. - New York

I’m Breaking the Cycle by giving back to the community that has given me so much and continuing to do so for the betterment of all
Homaed K. - Chicago

I’m Breaking the Cycle by getting involved with the community and working with kids. Learning the importance of working together and making a great difference
Gloria C. - Chicago

I’m Breaking the Cycle By empowering high school students in the South Bronx!
Haddi W.

I’m Breaking the Cycle By helping my Mom with the household chores.
Justine A. – California

I’m Breaking the Cycle by doing whatever it takes for a better future
Brandon O. - Connecticut

I’m Breaking the Cycle by making good grades in school and staying committed to my community service hours
Eddesha L. - New York

I’m Breaking the Cycle By raising awareness about issues that matter.
Anna N.

I’m Breaking the Cycle by being fully engaged with my peers and my community and helping anyone with almost anything to the best of my ability
Yanarilys R. - Chicago

I’m Breaking the Cycle by adding to the good cycle of literacy and liberation.
Brianna D. - Chicago

I’m Breaking the Cycle By not being selfish, volunteering my time at buildOn service projects and by recruiting more buildOn volunteers.
Hydiya A. - Philadelphia

I’m Breaking the Cycle By giving a helping hand to everyone in need and being more involved in the community.
Chanamita C. – California

I’m Breaking the Cycle By educating youth to make positive choices.
Brian S.

I’m Breaking the Cycle By encouraging young people to think about their careers and to prepare for saving long-term.
Michelle K.

I’m Breaking the Cycle By giving others in underdeveloped nations hope for the desire to change.
Amanda E.

I’m Breaking the Cycle By doing community service whenever I can.
Elisa C. – California

I’m Breaking the Cycle By being a mentor to those who want to listen.
Peter H.

I’m Breaking the Cycle By contributing to the 1 million hours of service achieved by buildOn.
Zoe C. - Philadelphia

I’m Breaking the Cycle By staying outside my stereotype!
- Kevin V. California

I’m Breaking the Cycle by creating designs that will inspire people to take action. Srijan T. – Chicago

I’m Breaking the Cycle by inspiring people to buildOn into the future
Isai V. - Chicago

I’m Breaking the Cycle by not being a statistic or a dumb jock. By helping others fulfill their potential and making a difference
Arvid P. - Chicago

I’m Breaking the Cycle by eating chocolate for a good cause
Giovanni M. - New York