For more than five decades, HOBY has inspired young people to make a difference and become catalysts for positive change in their home, school, workplace, and community. As America’s foremost youth leadership organization, HOBY has a long history of successfully motivating young people to develop into outstanding leaders.
"Participating in HOBY DC opened my eyes to who I am and who I can become as a leader in many different settings in my life. I got to meet so many new people from around DC that share the same drive, passion, and values that are important to me. I also learned about what being a leader truly means: not telling people what to do and barking orders, but knowing when to organize, knowing when to support others, and knowing when to step back and let other people be in control."
— Student from Woodrow Wilson High School ‘20 – HOBY DC ‘18
I have met my closest and most inspiring friends through this organization, and they have become more than friends, but they are my family. I can’t give enough thanks to HOBY for how powerfully and positively it impacted my life. I cannot wait to inspire more ambassadors to dream big!
— Miss District of Columbia Teen USA, HOBY DC ‘14
HOBY DC was an outstanding experience for me. In many ways HOBY opened my eyes to different perspectives from day one. I have personally grown with the HOBY program by exploring ways I can give back to my community and also understand what it means to be a leader.
— Student from Sligo Creek Cooperative ‘19. HOBY DC ‘17 & WLC ‘17