{"id":730815,"date":"2025-02-10T14:12:01","date_gmt":"2025-02-10T14:12:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/?p=730815"},"modified":"2025-02-10T14:12:01","modified_gmt":"2025-02-10T14:12:01","slug":"istart-valley-alumni-launch-servicepro-to-empower-nyc-teens-in-community-service","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/istart-valley-alumni-launch-servicepro-to-empower-nyc-teens-in-community-service_730815.html","title":{"rendered":"iStart Valley Alumni Launch ServicePro to Empower NYC Teens in Community Service"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>New York, NY &#8211;<\/strong> Two visionary alumni of iStart Valley&rsquo;s prestigious High School Internship, David Gutin and Anton Liang, have transformed their entrepreneurial experience into an impactful initiative&mdash;<strong>ServicePro<\/strong>, a groundbreaking platform designed to connect NYC teens with meaningful community service opportunities.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">With New York City facing increasing challenges in maintaining its cleanliness and livability, ServicePro steps up as a much-needed solution. This innovative platform bridges high school students and nonprofit organizations, enabling teens to engage in volunteer work that revitalizes their neighborhoods while fulfilling school service-hour requirements.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>From iStart Valley Interns to Changemakers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">iStart Valley, a leading accelerator for entrepreneurial talent, offers a highly immersive five-month internship that shapes high schoolers into future industry leaders. Through hands-on projects and cutting-edge mentorship, interns gain an unshakable entrepreneurial mindset.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">David and Anton, both graduates of this program, leveraged the skills they honed at iStart Valley to launch <strong>ServicePro<\/strong>. Their dedication and persistence transformed a simple idea into a fully independent platform that now serves over <strong>15,000 students across 75+ NYC schools<\/strong>. By integrating technology and strategic outreach, they have made it easier than ever for teens to engage with nonprofit organizations, contribute to their communities, and foster a culture of civic responsibility.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Making an Impact in NYC<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">ServicePro allows teens to enter their interests and locations to find the best community service opportunities near them. The platform has:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><strong>100+ community service opportunities<\/strong> listed on the website.<\/li>\n<li><strong>75+ NYC schools engaged<\/strong>, reaching <strong>over 15,000 students<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Partnered with most of the<strong> specialized high schools in NYC<\/strong>, including Brooklyn Tech, the largest school in the country.<\/li>\n<li>Grown into a <strong>seven-member team<\/strong> committed to expansion and impact.<\/li>\n<li>Attracted <strong>2,500 site visitors this month<\/strong> alone.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><br \/>Authentic Testimonial from a Student Volunteer<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">&ldquo;ServicePro has been a game-changer for me. It connected me to opportunities that aligned with my interests, allowing me to give back to my community while building valuable skills. I&rsquo;ve made a real difference, and I recommended it to my friends!&rdquo; &ndash; <em>Student Volunteer.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Scaling Beyond NYC<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">With an expanding reach, ServicePro is now collaborating with global student-run nonprofit organizations through Instagram and social media promotions. Their vision is to empower even more students to take ownership of their communities and develop leadership skills through service.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>A Future Built on Service and Leadership<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">David and Anton&rsquo;s journey&mdash;from iStart Valley interns to social entrepreneurs&mdash;exemplifies how experiential learning fosters real-world impact. Their relentless drive and passion for civic engagement continue to inspire NYC teens to step up, serve, and shape a better tomorrow.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">To learn more about ServicePro and find opportunities to give back, visit <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/servicepronyc.com\/\">ServiceProNYC.com<\/a>. iStart Valley is accepting the applications from eligible high school students for summer internship and is available at <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.istartvalley.org\/programs\/high-school-internship\">https:\/\/www.istartvalley.org\/programs\/high-school-internship<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style='font-size:18px !important;'>Media Contact<\/span><br \/><strong>Company Name:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/companyname\/istartvalley.org_51757.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">IStart Valley <\/a><br \/><strong>Contact Person:<\/strong> James Walter<br \/><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/email_contact_us.php?pr=istart-valley-alumni-launch-servicepro-to-empower-nyc-teens-in-community-service\" rel=\"nofollow\">Send Email<\/a><br \/><strong>Phone:<\/strong> +1 469.200.3085<br \/><strong>Country:<\/strong> United States<br \/><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.istartvalley.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">http:\/\/www.istartvalley.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/press_stat.php?pr=istart-valley-alumni-launch-servicepro-to-empower-nyc-teens-in-community-service\" alt=\"\" width=\"1px\" height=\"1px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New York, NY &#8211; Two visionary alumni of iStart Valley&rsquo;s prestigious High School Internship, David Gutin and Anton Liang, have transformed their entrepreneurial experience into an impactful initiative&mdash;ServicePro, a groundbreaking platform designed to connect NYC teens with meaningful community service &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/istart-valley-alumni-launch-servicepro-to-empower-nyc-teens-in-community-service_730815.html\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[401,419,412,423,411],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-730815","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-Business","category-Media-Communications","category-News-Current-Affairs","category-Professional-Services","category-Technology"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/730815","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=730815"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/730815\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=730815"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=730815"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=730815"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}