Announcing the Six Inspiring Teams Competing at the 2025 Do Good Challenge Finals

Black Stars Wellness Initiative

Black Stars Wellness Initiative (BSWI), an initiative under True Community, aims to improve health literacy, emergency preparedness and first aid skills in underserved communities across Ghana. By providing CPR/AED and first aid training, BSWI addresses the critical need for accessible healthcare knowledge, particularly in rural areas. Since 2023, BSWI has trained more than 2,500 individuals—primarily women and young people—empowering communities with lifesaving skills that have directly saved at least 47 lives. The initiative has also established four training centers and trained 40 Ghanaian instructors, which train 200 people each month, ensuring consistent and growing impact. In the future, BSWI aims to expand to all 16 regions of Ghana by establishing training centers, recruiting local instructors and developing community-led programs tailored to local needs.

Ebenezer Mensah ‘26, Ph.D. candidate, College of Education

Dare to Dream Inc.

Dare to Dream Inc. is where youth entrepreneurship sparks family transformation. The organization empowers young people, especially those from marginalized communities, to build businesses and create pathways to economic mobility. Through hands-on programs, mentorship and community-driven initiatives, Dare to Dream equips students with the skills, resources and networks needed to turn their ideas into reality—creating ripple effects that uplift entire families. In just two and a half years, Dare to Dream has provided transformational programming for more than 1,700 youth in the DMV area and helped 98% of students in their programs launch businesses. With a 100% customer retention rate and $150,000 in new program funding for 2025, Dare to Dream is positioned for continued growth and impact.

• Takiyah Roberts ‘25, Undergraduate Studies; College Park Scholars (Science, Technology and Society)

The Movement Street

The Movement Street (TMS) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to making community service accessible, enjoyable and impactful. Founded in 2020, TMS focuses on empowering underserved communities by fostering creative and inclusive pathways for people, especially young adults, to volunteer. Through in-person, virtual and passive service initiatives, TMS fosters a sense of connection and belonging while addressing critical community needs. Since its inception, TMS has engaged more than 3,500 community members, facilitated over 845,000 volunteer hours and partnered with organizations to amplify its impact. The team boasts an impressive 89% retention rate among community volunteers. TMS continues to inspire ongoing action, improve community well-being and redefine volunteerism as a shared and meaningful experience.

• Lyric Amodia ‘25, Robert H. Smith School of Business

Bitcamp

Bitcamp is one of the largest collegiate hackathons on the East Coast, bringing together thousands of students from across the country annually to explore technology, develop innovative projects, and grow their skills in a supportive, inclusive environment. For more than a decade, the hackathon has been a hub for technological exploration, where students of all experience levels can build websites, apps and hardware projects while learning from industry mentors. Its impact extends beyond the event itself, encouraging participants to pursue careers in technology, entrepreneurship and social innovation. Since its founding, Bitcamp has raised more than $1,000,000 in sponsorship funding to ensure the hackathon remains free, inclusive and innovative, offering access to mentorship, workshops and learning opportunities to more than 10,000 hackers. 

• Anjali Samavedam ‘26, College of Computer, Mathematical and Natural Sciences; Honors College (Advanced Cybersecurity Experience for Students)
• Sharvari Tirodkar '26, College of Computer, Mathematical and Natural Sciences; Robert H. Smith School of Business; Honors College (University Honors)

Terp Thon

Terp Thon is a student-run organization at the University of Maryland that supports patients and families fighting pediatric illness and injury at Children’s National Hospital. As the state of Maryland’s largest student-run philanthropy, Terp Thon hosts events throughout the year, culminating in a 12-hour dance marathon each March, where more than 1,000 participating students celebrate their impact and bring joy to the families they support. Since 2018, Terp Thon has raised more than $2,500,000 for the Fund for Every Child. Through its year-round efforts, Terp Thon has raised awareness about pediatric health issues, fostered a strong sense of community and created a platform for students to engage in philanthropy. 

• Anna Devoto ‘26, College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences; College of Behavioral and Social Sciences (Psychology)
• Madeleine Bulman ‘25, College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Science

UMD Chapter of Food Recovery Network

UMD Chapter of Food Recovery Network (FRN) is a student-run volunteer group that rescues surplus food from dining halls, athletic venues and catering kitchens, delivering it to community partners serving those in need across the DMV area. Since 2012, the chapter has recovered more than 155,000 pounds of food, equivalent to 130,000 meals, worth over $300,000. Committed to sustainability, the organization’s efforts reduced CO2 emissions by 100 metric tons and saved over 18 million gallons of water in 2024 alone. Surplus food was distributed to the UMD Campus Pantry and Christian Life Center, as well as student organizations that serve Prince George’s County like FLAME. Through these efforts, the organization continues to make a meaningful impact on both local food security and the environment.

• Kyle Zibell ‘26, College of Computer, Mathematical and Natural Sciences; College Park Scholars (Life Sciences)
• Sophia Li ‘26, College of Computer, Mathematical and Natural Sciences; Honors College (Integrated Life Sciences)