Service with purpose.
We connect youth with meaningful opportunities to help neighbors, support seniors, improve public spaces, and serve people in need.
NextGen Korean-American Youth
Small acts.
Lasting impact.
The Giving Story is a youth leadership service club bringing young people together to strengthen communities through service, compassion, education, and leadership.
SERVE
LEAD
GROW ✦
LEAD
GROW ✦
Community Service ✦
Youth Leadership ✦
Mentorship ✦
Education ✦
Compassion ✦
Civic Engagement ✦
Community Service ✦
Youth Leadership ✦
Who We Are
Growing leaders by
serving together.
We believe ordinary people can do extraordinary things when they work together. Our volunteers turn compassion into action through hands-on service and community partnerships.
Leadership through action.
Every project is a chance to build confidence, empathy, teamwork, civic responsibility, and a lifelong habit of giving back.
What We Do
Programs built for
community impact.
Community Service
Beautification, neighborhood cleanups, senior service, and volunteer projects with local partners.
Buds Academy
Mentoring, homework help, English development, arts, sports, self-defense, and digital skills.
Compassion & Charity
Clothing drives, nonprofit support, outreach, and service projects that meet real community needs.
Why We Serve
Young people have the power to shape stronger communities.
We create spaces where service becomes leadership, compassion becomes action, and every volunteer has an opportunity to make a meaningful difference.
See our impact →
Community
Stronger together.
We collaborate with community organizations, public agencies, nonprofits, and local leaders to create opportunities where youth can serve and grow.
Silicon Valley Korean American Senior Citizens League
Jin-Duck Kim & Kyung-Sik Kim Foundation
SF & Bay Area Korean American Community Center
CityTeam
Good Neighbors