Shorecrest Students Head to 'We Day' to Recognize Community Service

Seniors from Shorecrest are among the thousands of young people expected at We Day in Seattle on Wednesday for a star-studded program.

The youth-empowerment event is a program by the Canadian-based nonprofit group Free The Children, founded by Craig Kielburger when he was just a kid himself. It is designed to show kids positive approaches to life and ways to set themselves free by helping others.

The KeyArena event Wednesday, which runs from 9:15 a.m. to 2 p.m., will be streamed live at http://www.weday.com/ starting at 9:15 a.m.

The 15,000 kids who will attend the event--from some 380 schools in more than 100 districts statewide--have already been selected, based on their own service work for both local and global causes. They include the University Place students.

The senior students at Shorecrest have organized their own service projects engaging in a multitude of different causes and events. These students have organized incredible events such as a benefit concert for Beauty from Ashes Ministries and breast cancer research, Pajama parties, auctions, supporting over 15 different organizations and causes. Shorecrest students are also adamant on creating a sense of community in their own neighborhood and coach the basketball team at a nearby elementary school and help out with an after school tutoring program. They have also organized the collection of canned food, books and school supplies for their peers in need.

Students, how do you perform service to your community? Adults, how can we inspire youth to give back to their communities? Tell us in the comments.