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Haiku Hockey > Add Haiku

Japanese poem of 17 syllables, in 3 lines of 5, 7, 5.

Submit a Haiku each week thru January 31, 2026.

Vote for your favorite - See the leading likes below!

Number of Haikus:

19

Name	Title	Likes
Sonia
Sonia
Sonia		0
		01
		01
		0
LB	Title	2
Pal	Dinner	2
Buddy	Zero	1
McGee	Zero Likes	1
Anon	Find out	3
Jane	Pantry	3
Terry	My Title	3
Missy	Dogwalker	15
JS	Future	12
Sonia	Great title	5
Hana	Spring Blossom	5
Aiko	Winter Night	7
Taro	Evening Calm	13

Hana

5 Yaoundé, Cameroon

Spring Blossom

Cherry blooms whisper

Soft winds carry petals light

Nature’s gentle breath

Aiko

7 Kisubi, Uganda

Winter Night

Snowflakes dance softly

Blanketing the darkened world

Stars shimmer above

Taro

13 Jamaica

Evening Calm

Sun sinks quietly

Shadows stretch and blend with night

Peaceful ends the day

01

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01

Almost there...

0

Almost there...

Dogwalker

15

Almost there...

Evening Calm

13

Almost there...

Future

12

Almost there...

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Spring Blossom

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Winter Night

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Evening Calm

Haikus by location

This week’s haiku theme is learning & growth, representing the things that shape who we are and who we’re becoming.💡

Think about the skills you’re building, the challenges that taught you something new, or the ways your perspective has shifted this year. A single haiku can capture a whole journey.

🏆 And don’t forget: for the next three weeks, US-based participants are eligible to win a free Youth ARE ornament! We’ll choose up to five winners, and you can boost your chances by submitting multiple haikus.

Share your words, explore the theme, and join the fun: https://app.youthare.org/haiku575

As we wrap up the year, we’re thrilled to share that Youth TimeBanking has a $1,500 end-of-year matching opportunity!

That means every donation you make will be matched dollar-for-dollar until we reach $1,500.

🌟 Your support directly fuels youth-led projects, co-production, digital literacy work, and the creative energy young people bring to their communities.

The match runs through December 31, so there’s plenty of time to make an impact. Small gifts add up quickly when they’re doubled!

🔗 Give today and help us unlock the full match: https://www.every.org/youth-timebanking/f/ytb-make-it-twice-as

This week’s haiku theme is environmental stewardship, which represents the everyday ways we care for the places we live, the resources we share, and the planet we’ll pass on to the next generation. 🌍

Think about the small actions that add up:
• tending a community garden
• choosing to recycle or reuse
• protecting local parks and waterways
• being mindful of how we use energy, food, and materials

Your haiku can reflect anything from a quiet moment outdoors to a bigger idea about responsibility, renewal, or connection with the natural world.

Ready to share your haiku? 🙌 Submit your haiku here: https://app.youthare.org/haiku575

Looking for an easy way to support Youth TimeBanking during the holidays? @raiserightfundraising makes it simple, and it’s a great tool for any US-based organization looking to boost fundraising with everyday purchases.

YTB is expecting a distribution earned by just a small group of supporters of at least $400, just by shopping for things they already need. Imagine what’s possible with more people involved!

RaiseRight offers nearly 1,000 brands, including travel, gas, groceries, local dining, and bonus-day deals. You can even use it for tech; one supporter recently used RaiseRight to buy an Apple gift card and put it toward a new phone.

If you’re doing holiday shopping, grabbing gift cards, or stocking up for winter, consider using RaiseRight to make your purchase go further!

🔗 Join our RaiseRight team at https://www.raiseright.com/enroll/893XB8YRVQIA

Ready for a quick brain boost? 🧠 Check out the YouthARE Word Puzzle Game, inspired by the popular game Wordle, but redesigned with YTB creativity and purpose.

💡These YTB game apps were built by our YTB Labs Test Team in Uganda, Colorado, and New Jersey. Creating them was a real growth experience, using our favorite creative tool, Canva AI, to design, test, and bring the games to life. We’re excited to teach other YTB youth teams how to use these tools to build their own ideas, too.

To make the game more accessible for newer and younger participants, YTB Wordle has the option for a helpful hint. Many players are still building digital literacy, and for some, English isn’t their first language. This version supports language development and confidence so youth can better tell their stories in their own time.

Give it a try, share it with a friend, and see what word you uncover today!

🔗 https://app.youthare.org/ytbword

Join our Weekly Haiku Challenge and express your thoughts on YTB themes like community, collaboration, and youth empowerment, one haiku at a time!

💡 Each week, a new topic drops at https://app.youthare.org/haiku575
.
Write your haiku, submit it right on the page, and scroll down to upvote your favorites from others.

Let’s see what inspires you this week, and your words might spark someone else’s next idea!

This season, your holiday shopping can spark global change.💫

Order your wreaths, trees, and festive decor from Lynch Creek Farm, and a portion of the proceeds will benefit YouthARE, empowering youth to connect, learn, and lead through community projects.

🎄 Every order supports a brighter future! https://lynchcreekfundraising.com/campaigns/551114

YTB promotes digital literacy and social connections through training and resources for youth-led community projects. Youth ARE: Assets, Resources, Energy.

🤔 Problem: Both youth and community miss out when they are disconnected.

💡 Solution: youth-led projects of giving and receiving where youth earn time credits for their service contributions and redeem their credits for resources and opportunities.

🤝 Benefit: Youth development and community development - both become stronger.

Youth increase their knowledge of people, places, and things in their community. Knowledge is Power.

Want an easy way to support YouthARE?

This month alone, RaiseRight purchases brought in $77.06, just from a few families using gift cards for their everyday shopping!

From groceries to dining to online shopping, every purchase made with a RaiseRight gift card helps fund YTB youth projects.

Start supporting effortlessly today: https://www.raiseright.com/enroll/893XB8YRVQIA

On September 2, 2025, ten members of Youth Timebanking Cameroon (YTBC), led by their president Claude Michele, visited a local orphanage with a mission to share time, joy, and solidarity. What started as a simple social visit turned into a vibrant celebration of togetherness. The youth shared a meal with the children, filling the space with laughter, music, and dancing. Every smile and song highlighted the power of small gestures to create lasting joy.

Along with fellowship, YTBC donated notebooks and reading books from their community store. Yet, the most meaningful gift was the invitation for the orphans to join YTBC. Through membership, the children can take part in activities, earn time credits, and redeem them for goods at the YTBC store. More than charity, it was an invitation to empowerment, inclusion, and belonging. For the orphans, this moment carried the promise of opportunities to learn, grow, and contribute actively to their community.

For the young visitors, the experience was equally impactful. Witnessing the resilience and joy of children with so little reminded them of the value of humility and gratitude. They left the orphanage with full hearts, cherishing the memories of shared meals, dancing, and laughter. Most importantly, they carried a renewed commitment to service. The day was not the end of a project, but the beginning of a deeper resolve—to continue creating opportunities, spreading joy, and building bridges of hope across their community.

Rep YTB in style! Grab a shirt, hoodie, or hat and show your support for youth building stronger communities worldwide. 🌍

👉 Shop now: https://cloztalk.com/collections/youth-timebanking

This is a short explanation about YTB that uses the Problem-Solution-Result framework recommended in Fundable & Findable book written by Kevin L. Brown.

A big thank you to everyone who came out to the NJ Devils game to help spread the word about Youth TimeBanking with our @cloztalk merch!

The Devils took home a 4–3 win against the Colorado Avalanche, but the real victory was in our opportunity to connect with new friends, partners, and community members who believe in youth leadership and collaboration.

Your support helps us keep building bridges between youth, schools, and communities. Thanks for coming together with us!

Pictures from CAYEO-YTB Tanzania on a trip to visit with 15 kids in Homboza Village.

This is a note from Tumaini Fasso, the man in the light blue shirt:

Coding classes in Rural Kisarawe are going well.
Today kids read story on NABU.org through three donated tablets from YTB.

We hope every kids can read and code despite of their differences, but YTB & CAYEO DIGITAL MOBILE LIBRARY play their role to bring equity in kids education.

Join Youth Court and Second Chances: Diversion as a Platform for Youth Development on Monday, November 3, 2025 (1:00–4:00 PM ET) at the Delaware County Bar Association or online.

This hybrid seminar explores how youth-run courts create restorative, trauma-informed alternatives to traditional discipline, giving students with behavioral challenges an opportunity to learn, lead, and grow.

Panelists from law, medicine, and education will share how youth courts reduce recidivism, support healing, and build pathways for positive peer leadership.

💡 Why attend:
•Learn how to start or strengthen youth court programs in your school or community
•Gain insights into adolescent brain development and trauma-informed practices
•Hear from experienced practitioners working to reform school and justice systems

Registration is required. In-person attendees receive CLE or Act 48 credits.

🔗 Learn more and register: https://pcssonline.org/youth-court/

Deck the halls and support a great cause! 🌟

When you shop for beautiful wreaths, garlands, and holiday centerpieces from Lynch Creek Farm, part of your purchase will go directly to YouthARE.

🎁 Shop here → https://lynchcreekfundraising.com/campaigns/551114

Before the Ultimate Frisbee game, Denise in Kisubi applied heat-transfer vinyl to the bibs for the Bright Parents Nursery & Primary School (BPNPS) team.

This project was part of the Kisubi Youth Time Initiative (KYTI), powered by Youth TimeBanking (YTB), where young people exchange time, energy, and skills to bring community ideas to life.

50 learners participated in the Tangible World Cup coding game challenge.

Learners of Bright Parents Nursery and primary school Mukono have successfully participated in the Code Cup tournament.

The school has been represented by 50 learners grouped into 10 groups of five learners.
Most of them were able to achieve higher levels.

This certificate represents significant work and co-production by the learners, families, teachers, and leaders of Bright Parents School and Kisubi Youth Tine Initiative (KYTI).

YTB puts youth in the same space as opportunity. These youth are no longer spectators of the 21st Century, they are active participants.

KYTI-YTB is sponsoring a group of youth from Bright Parents School to participate in an Ultimate Frisbee match during the All Africa Ultimate Championships (AAUC) being held in Kampala. These youth have been learning the sport of Ultimate Frisbee the past few months. YTB brings opportunity to Youth ARE, and youth become active participants in youth and community development.

Youth participation in Ultimate Frisbee is an example of full youth involvement-engagement and co-production.

🏒 Heading to the NJ Devils game with Youth TimeBanking? Show your YTB spirit in the stands!

Grab your hat, shirt, or tote before game day and help us represent YTB. https://cloztalk.com/collections/youth-timebanking

🎄 Get into the holiday spirit and give back! When you order from Lynch Creek Farm, a portion of your purchase will support YouthARE — helping youth develop leadership, digital literacy, and global connections.

From wreaths and centerpieces to garlands and trees, your holiday decor can make a difference.

✨ Order now: https://lynchcreekfundraising.com/campaigns/551114

LAST CALL! Snag tickets to the NJ Devils vs Colorado Avalanche with Youth ARE before it's too late!🏒

Don’t miss out on NHL action and the chance to support youth building digital literacy & global connections. 🌍

🎟️ Grab your ticket now at gofevo.com/event/youthare25 before they’re gone!

Catch the NJ Devils vs Colorado Avalanche with Youth ARE 🏒

📅 Oct 26 | 🕐 1 PM
📍 Prudential Center, Newark
🎟️ Buy tickets at gofevo.com/event/youthare25

Can’t attend? Sponsor a youth seat for $50 and spread the energy to the next generation 🌟

Come cheer for the NJ Devils while supporting youth building global connections through Youth ARE! 💻🌍

Join us Sunday, Oct 26th at 1 PM for the game and forming new community connections.

👉 Details + tickets at gofevo.com/event/youthare25

🏒 Who’s ready for some NHL action?! Join Youth ARE at the NJ Devils vs Colorado Avalanche game!

📅 Sun, Oct 26 | 🕐 1 PM EST
📍 Prudential Center, Newark
🎟️ $57.93 (Section 232)

Can’t come? You can sponsor a youth’s seat for $50 & give them the chance to experience the game!

👉 Grab tickets or donate at gofevo.com/event/youthare25

Join us for NHL Hockey excitement as the NJ Devils take on the Colorado Avalanche! 🏒

📅 Sunday, October 26, 2025
🕐 1:00 PM
📍 The Prudential Center (25 Lafayette St, Newark, NJ 07102)

👉 Get your tickets today at gofevo.com/event/youthare25!

We’re proud to be founding launch partners for DAF Day: a new kind of giving day to redefine how donor advised funds are used, and who uses them.

The aim of DAF Day is to increase generosity to generate more support for causes like ours! Anyone can start one, and it’s becoming easier than ever to support your favorite causes (like ours!) with your DAF.

YTB is participating in DAF Day on October 10th, and we’d love to have you join us!

Learn more and donate here: https://www.every.org/youth-timebanking?donateTo=youth-timebanking#/donate/daf

#DAFDay #DAFForYTB

YTB March News https://www.youthare.org/so/38OvPjQ-G?languageTag=en&cid=2c28ffe0-48b6-403b-86e4-e4d534a27238

Register now for International Timebanking Day, March 23, https://bit.ly/RSVP-ITD

Don't forget to register for our Zoom event: Resources4Recovery!

You will learn about innovative approaches and strategic partnerships in changing the trajectory of the substance misuse epidemic with guests Kathleen Totemoff and Ricky Byrd

This virtual event is free to join, but donations make events like this possible and are very much appreciated. Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcvfuyqpz8rHNRxihDAIAtBg_I1GNXhur0P#/registration

Please share to spread the word!

YTB wishes you strength to stay in the world and step into 2024 with courage.

These beautiful egret sculptures were created by youth trained by YTB Facilitator Ryan Lusaka in Uganda as part of YTB Industrial Arts.

They sold the sculptures at their Christmas festival and will use money earned buy more materials for their next project. This is YTB in action!

Barbra, a high school girl in Kisubi drew a sketch of Jerome inspired by a photo of him. The YTB adult coordinator, Annitah, said they will frame it and hang it in the small room they are converting to a resource library and chess room. What a wonderful tribute to our Founder!

This tree from our Lynch Creek Farms fundraiser is bringing the holiday spirit! Thank you to everyone who has supported our fundraisers. Wishing you a happy and healthy holiday season!

Victoria, Madrine, and Akram have a vision for the future and they're working towards it with YTB's support.

They are working in their hometown of Kisubi, Uganda to increase awareness, resources, and support for girls’ health education & reproductive rights through their World Knows Her2 (WKH2) project. They hope to create a resource library where members of their local community can come to find reading materials related to health and other topics.

YTB donations supported them to take a trip to a bookstore in Kampala, a first step towards realizing their vision. "Computer Studies" is one of the first books they chose for the sharing library where they live as boarders.

Your donations support YTB programs in the United States and Africa that help youth develop and work towards their vision for the future. Donate today on our website to help programs like WKH2 continue!

Why does YTB promote and support youth having a vision? Jerome Scriptunas, Founder and Head of YTB explains.

Join YTB as we join TimeBanks org and listen to Camerados on December 17th as they talk about Public Living Rooms. Public Living Rooms are spaces in our communities - welcoming, no-agenda places for folk to sit down with a cuppa, have a chat, and feel more human. Registration link is in story.

Youth TimeBanking aims to be the change we want to see in the world by putting youth-adult partnerships at the center of community development.

Through our programs, youth build social connections, earn time credits, and receive resources for their community contributions.

All of this is possible thanks to the support of our generous and dedicated donors, whose donations support projects in the U.S. and Africa like:
YTB Resource & Vision Development
YTB Crochet
YTB Industrial Arts
YTB Digital Inclusion

With your support, we will be able to grow these projects to include more youth in 2024.

Will you be the change with us with an end of the year donation to YTB? Make a gift at the link in our bio.

YTB believes in cultivating community connections and reciprocity. Thank you to MCBDDS for thinking of YTB and keeping us on your radar when it comes to not only community relationships but also animal relationships, advocacy, and care. For those who would like to learn more about these topics please visit:

https://outreachforanimals.org

https://humananimaladvocate.com

#community #connection #reciprocity #animaladvocate #animaladvocacy #animalsanctuary

If you have an unwanted car, truck, motorcycle, boat, or other vehicle, you can donate it to support our mission via Vehicles for Charity. It's an easy way to give back and save yourself some hassle!

When completing the form on the website, enter "YTB" and select the result. Learn more at https://www.vehiclesforcharity.net.

Register for Resources4Recovery and learn about innovative approaches and strategic partnerships in changing the trajectory of the substance misuse epidemic. Hear from recovery advocate, Kathleen Totemoff, and talk with and listen to music by Ricky Byrd, Recovery Troubadour, and Recovery Ambassador with AllSober.com.

This virtual event is free to join! Register at the link in bio.

Please share to spread the word!

We are happy to be selected to complete a project with @developforgood (DFG) for the second time! It is great to partner with talented college students to conduct projects that build their skill set and work experience while helping to advance our mission.

This time we are adding a mobile app to our site platform on Wix Studio along with building out the members section. Any nonprofit can take advantage of a free mobile app. DFG inspires YTB to make better use of technology!

#DevelopForGood #WixStudio

Meet some of the youth leading humanitarian projects around the world!

Register for free to join us on February 18, 2024 at https://tinyurl.com/Feb18Youth.

YTB presents - on Jan. 14, 2024, 4-6pm EST, Resources4Recovery.

Hear from Kathleen Totemoff, Founder/President of iEXIST, LLC, on innovative approaches and strategic partnerships in changing the trajectory of the substance misuse epidemic.

Talk with and listen to Ricky Byrd, Recovery Troubadour, in recovery since 1987.

This is a free, virtual event. Donations are optional but much appreciated as they help support YouthTimebanking activities.

➡️ Register at https://tinyurl.com/Resources4Recovery

Recovery Resource on Amazon Prime Video - SURVIVORS (2023): UNTOLD STORIES IN AMERICA’S OPIOID CRISIS by Kay Sumner.

Here’s a fun way to support @ytb_global and get fun socks for yourself or to gift!

When you place an order from @johnscrazysocks using the Charity Code YTB23, 10% of your purchase price will be donated to support our youth projects around the globe, plus you’ll get a free pair of mystery socks! 🧦

Visit www.johnscrazysocks.com to get yours!

YTB has a fundraiser through Nov. 30 with John’s Crazy Socks! With this fundraiser YTB earns 10% of sales and your purchase supports employment of people with disabilities.

Use Charity Code: YTB23 for a free pair of mystery socks!

Orders with $24 worth of socks are eligible for free shipping.

Get your socks at JohnsCrazySocks.com

YTB is running a fundraiser with John's Crazy Socks through the end of November! Use code YTB23 at check out. You get crazy cool socks, a free pair of mystery socks, and you support the employment of people with disabilities. This fundraiser supports YTB's traveling crochet weaving Florida and Uganda and YTB's social-digital inclusion projects, including YTB4RVD - YTB for Resource & Vision Development with middle & high school youth.

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Haiku Hockey > Add Haiku

Haiku Hockey

Number of Haikus:

19

Hana

5

Yaoundé, Cameroon

Spring Blossom

Cherry blooms whisper

Soft winds carry petals light

Nature’s gentle breath

Aiko

7

Kisubi, Uganda

Winter Night

Snowflakes dance softly

Blanketing the darkened world

Stars shimmer above

Taro

13

Jamaica

Evening Calm

Sun sinks quietly

Shadows stretch and blend with night

Peaceful ends the day

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01

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01

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0

Dogwalker

15

Evening Calm

13

Future

12

Haikus by date of entry

Haikus by location

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