Do Something is a non-profit organization

Non-profit organization

Nonprofit organization is neither a legal nor technical definition but generally refers to an organization that uses surplus revenues to achieve its goals, rather than distributing them as profit or dividends...

 that motivates young people to take action around social changes through national campaigns and grants for projects that make an impact. The organization's CEO is Nancy Lublin

Nancy Lublin

Nancy Lublin currently lives in New York City working as the CEO of Do Something Inc. and was the creator of Dress for Success. She is currently married with two children.-Career:...

, who founded Dress for Success

Dress for Success

Dress for Success may refer to:*Dress for Success, a best-selling 1975 book by John T. Molloy*An organization established by Nancy Lublin that provides women with interview suits and career development training...

 in 1996.
The organization was co-founded in 1993 by American actor Andrew Shue

Andrew Shue

Andrew Eppley Shue is an American actor, known for his role as Billy Campbell on the television series Melrose Place . He is currently on the Board of Directors for Do Something and is the co-founder of the social networking website CafeMom.-Early life:Shue was born in Wilmington, Delaware...

. He stated his motivation was to encourage young people to become active citizens and leaders while also making community involvement fun.
Do Something strives to create a culture of volunteerism and activism through social change among young people.