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Miguel Navarro, a leader in the Los Angeles Region through Multiplying Good, is one of the first Students to become a Board Member. He shares his story about growing up in Compton, California, and how it influenced him to get into community service.

UpRoot works to increase the nutrition security of Coloradans by harvesting and redistributing surplus, nutrient-dense foods while supporting the resilience of farmers. Arkansas Valley Research Center serves as a resource for irrigated agricultural research.

Founded by Jacqueline Kennedy Onasis, Senator Robert Taft Jr, and Sam Beard, Multiplying Good recognized four exceptional individuals who embody the spirit of public service and community betterment.

Michael Comly, a resident of Laramie, Wyoming, responded to our requests for a story about service. Below is Michael’s story which has been edited for clarity.

According to a 2014 study by the California Homeless Youth Project, California has the largest population of homeless students in the country and twice the rate of homeless students as the national average.