Later this year Splashlife will launch, aiming to be an “AARP for young people.” I spoke with Melissa Helmbrecht Martin, Chairman and CEO, earlier today about the organization.When Melissa was 15, she was failing classes and was encouraged by a mentor to volunteer at a homeless shelter for women and children. Melissa walked out of the shelter that day and never failed another class. Her low sense of self worth was transformed into a recognition that even she had a role to play.
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