Fort Collins, CO: June 5, 2008 – Today, Do Something, the national not-for-profit that makes it possible for young people to change the world, named Jacob Wood a 2008 Plum Grant Winner.
Fed up with the lack of accuracy and representation youth were given through existing media outlets in Fort Collins, Jacob decided to start his own radio station. The radio station, completely run by high school students, has grown from just a home-based internet music station to a studio-based station hosting original youth created programs. FCYB’s ultimate goal is to increase communication between local high schools, students and the community.
Every week of the year, Do Something identifies a promising young leader who is taking the lead in effecting change in his/her community or a community abroad. The winners, age 25 and under, from the US and Canada, will be chosen based on the potential of their projects to grow and impact many more lives. Do Something and Plum will give each winner $500 to make it happen.
“Young people possess the energy, creativity and motivation to rock the world. The Plum Grants will help them do it!†says Nancy Lublin, CEO of Do Something, Inc.
“We pride ourselves on being an integral part of local communities and could not be more psyched to be able to help young people who are integral parts of their own communities and strive to positively impact the places they live,†says Tom Scott, CEO of Plum TV.
Each Plum Grant winner receives a $500 community grant and resources from Do Something to help their program grow. For more information about Plum Grants, go to www.dosomething.org.
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About Do Something
Do Something is a trusted resource for teenagers who want to make a difference. By leveraging communications technologies, we enable teens to convert their energy and ideas into positive action. You want to make a difference? We can help. www.dosomething.org.
About Plum
Plum is a new type of media company. Produced in, for and about some of America’s most dynamic communities, Plum programming is honest, authentic and optimistic. It celebrates the natural beauty and character of its communities and spirit and intellect of the people who live and visit there. Plum currently operates television channels and websites in Aspen, the Hamptons, Martha’s Vineyard, Miami Beach, Nantucket, Sun Valley, Telluride and Vail. While the towns may be small, the reach and influence is not.
Plum’s markets are destinations of choice for over 14 million of the nation’s most interesting and influential people each year. They are people who define the culture in the media, business, arts and politics. They are Plum’s audience as well as its content. Increasingly, Plum is available to a broader audience beyond its communities through video on demand and the Internet.
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