Shine on youth hackathon!

As a new non-profit, we find it difficult to stand out and truly make a difference in this day and age. Mental health and self esteem are challenging problems but we want to be able to fix them in unique ways with YOUR help. 

• Register by January 3, 2026, at 11:59 CST 
• Open only to ages 13-20 
• Have access to proper internet and a computer to build your product during the time. 
• Must align with Shine on Youth's mission to support and foster mental health awareness
• Must be able to be implemented on the Shine on Youth website at a later date.  

Create a digital project that encourages mental health awareness, whether that means promoting healthy habits, an AI chatbot, or a new app! You have the freedom to choose your product type: mobile app, game, database, etc. This has to have the ability to be implemented into the Shine on Youth website. 

• All winners will be awarded official Shine on Youth volunteer hours for their commitment, along with a certificate. 
• 1st Place Winner: Featured on website, work with Shine on Youth officer team
• Top 3: Published on website as honorable mentions, top 5 awarded Shine on Youth merch