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Committed to taking care of healthy smiles for over 145 years, we're dedicated to championing optimism and changing our world for the better. Learn more about the power that a smile can have to uplift others in our latest short film called "Be the Reason.” It celebrates real people who have the courage and resilience to share their smile with others despite challenges they may be facing. If you've found your smile power, pass it on. Be the reason someone smiles today.
That's why in 2020, Colgate conducted a survey to uncover the state of optimism in America. We reached out to various demographics and uncovered something interesting and inspiring - the majority of Gen Zers want to adopt a more optimistic attitude and put the sentiment into action.
We’ve launched a new program focused on championing individuals who are putting optimism into action. The Colgate Optimism Project is an initiative that focuses on celebrating optimistic youth leaders who are taking active steps to change their world for the better through their ‘Optimism in Action’ community projects. We identified six Gen Z Americans who all possess an idea that sparks hope and optimism in others. All received valuable mentorship, resources and grant funding to help further their ideas. Learn more about their incredible stories and inspire your inner optimist to take action towards creating a future we can all smile about.
Daniel Goldberg
Through his work, Danny’s enlisted the help of 1000+ zoomers to help over 15,000 boomers in 38 cities, and their work is just beginning.
Karina Popovich
Karina started Makers for COVID-19, a global coalition that has 3D printing more than 82,000 units of protective gear and distributed it to medical facilities in need.
Matine Khalighi
Matine created EEqual, a youth-led nonprofit working to overcome student poverty and homelessness through education.
Miracle Olatunji
Miracle founded OpportuniME to help empower the next generation of leaders to realize and reach their full potential at work and in the world.
Trinity Jagdeo
Trinity created From We Can’t 2 We Can, a nonprofit and comic book series that helps to create inclusivity for disabled children.
Talia Bailes
Talia founded Ballet and Books to improve the health and literacy skills of youth while building confidence and community through dance.