This session featured inspiring personal accounts of how a few individual young people became motivated to make a positive impact in their local communities --- and how their ideas grew into significant programs having impact not only locally, but around the world.

Caryl Stern, one of the moderators, said she often finds that the ideas of children and young people often trump those of adults. She added that their ideas are often the easiest to implement. Nile Rodgers, who also moderated the session, believes that some of the best ideas often come from the "underground" through grassroots efforts that grow organically.

The students appealed to the audience to provide access to their networks and resources. Dohjin Yoon expressed his appreciation to Prudential for its support and for bringing together young people who can make a difference.

Kiri Davis, the 16-year old filmmaker, cautioned the participants to remember that any level of support can make a difference. "It doesn't have to be a big deal," she said, "that requires a whole new division to manage."

Rodgers reflected on his experience as a young person. "We grew up in an era when we believed the government would look out for us... now some of the best stuff I encounter is done by corporations with a commercial interest," he said. "Making profits and being socially responsible are not mutually exclusive."

Devin Cohen didn't hesitate when asked how the corporate world can help. "We've thrown all our cards on the table. We can only expand our work with your help. And we really want to expand what we've done."