IMPACT REPORT 2025:
Opening the World to New Possibilities
An education, leadership, community service, and travel program for young adults.
The Power of Reciprocity: We Do What We Say
"My dream has always been to take young adults struggling with adversity on volunteer-educational trips. I have witnessed participants embrace, explore, and experience the world. In return, the world has deepened their ability to know themselves, helping to illuminate their purpose at home in their communities.”
—Jeannine Curley, OTW Founder & Program Director
What We Do: Holistic Development
Opening the World is dedicated to equipping young adults through holistic development built on three core pillars. Our work operates on the transformative power of reciprocity, showing youth that to help others directly deepens self-growth and broadens perspective.
2024-25 Impact: Creating a Foundation for Lasting Change
Generous donations over the past year raised more than $65,000, creating a stable, personalized foundation for lasting change in every aspect of our young adults’ lives. The impact is measured not just in services provided, but in critical financial and logistical interventions that foster independence.
Adventures and Volunteer Service: The Ethic of Giving Back
What truly makes OTW exceptional is the powerful ethic of giving back that our youth embody. Because of their own challenges, our young leaders embrace service both locally and globally.
Home Is a Worthy Destination: Community is Our Work of Heart
Closer to home, OTW’s commitment to community engagement and advocacy engaged hundreds of Marin residents and solidified our outreach goals.
$10,000+ raised at the Annual Dinner and Silent Auction, supported by 40+ OTWers helping with all event setup and support.
Hosted well-attended local events, including four Barbeque and Arts in the Parks events and a popular trivia night.
Coordinated a powerful community event with Angel Moms, featuring a documentary and a panel discussion moderated by an OTW peer leader, drawing over 80 attendees.
Delivered outreach presentations to alternative schools and the local Marin County Juvenile Hall.
Invest in Youth and the Power of Perspective
The impact of Opening the World is clear: intense support leads to incredible personal achievement and compassionate community service. Your donations ensure we can continue to provide this holistic, life-changing support for our young adults.
Opening the World is fiscally sponsored by Youth Transforming Justice (YTJ), a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization EIN# 85-1634340. Checks can be mailed to 824 5th Avenue, Suite A, San Rafael, CA 94901 (Payable to Youth Transforming Justice with OTW Donation in the memo line).