Two LA teens turned wildfire devastation into global support. Now we're building the future of youth emergency response.
🏆2025 SOCIAL INNOVATION CRYPTO FOR GOOD AWARD WINNER🏆
Crisis Response and Innovative Funding Solutions for a Digital Age
When traditional fundraising methods weren't reaching enough people, we turned to cryptocurrency, digital assets, and global communities—even creating a unique NFT collection to represent our initiative and serve as proof of donation, Art4LA.
Thank you for your generosity!
Because of your support, we're pioneering Crypto For Good—turning decentralized infrastructure into a lifeline and supporting crisis response organizations across a variety of areas.
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TEENS4LA TEAM
Aliyah Redding - Founder
Madison Baffo - Head of Community & Social Media
Aliyah Redding - Founder
Teens4LA Founder
THE DUNN SCHOOL Senior Class of 2025
Age 18 | SIS Award Winner
Incoming freshman at Carnegie Mellon University, majoring in Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Design, Innovation & Entrepreneurship (EDIE). Passionate about leveraging technology to create sustainable solutions in climate tech and energy abundance.
Founder of Teens4LA, a youth-led initiative that has raised over $50K for immediate wildfire relief and to support teen mental health and wellness by leveraging blockchain tech, crypto, and digital assets. Winner of Emerging Innovator Award.
Kyle Godwin - Co-Founder
Madison Baffo - Head of Community & Social Media
Aliyah Redding - Founder
Teens4LA Co-Founder & Physical Distribution Lead
Age 19 | SIS Award Winner
Student leader with a strong focus on research, partnerships, and production. Passionate about helping creators grow and building what’s next in culture. Experience includes: supporting creator campaigns and talent roadmaps at a Gen Z agency, running social media and livestream production for influencers, assisting film/TV screenings and audience research at Screen Engine/ASI.
Madison Baffo - Head of Community & Social Media
Madison Baffo - Head of Community & Social Media
Thane Douglass - Tech Outreach & Resource Lead
Teens4LA Head of Community & Social Media
Age 19 | SIS Award Winner
Student leader and filmmaker spearheading digital community engagement and social media strategy to amplify fundraising efforts for youth impacted by the LA fires. Howard University, Class of 2028. Professional experiences include marketing and communications internships with NFTCLT and IP3.
Thane Douglass - Tech Outreach & Resource Lead
Thane Douglass - Tech Outreach & Resource Lead
Thane Douglass - Tech Outreach & Resource Lead
Teens4LA Initiatives Tech Outreach & Resource Lead
Age 19 | SIS Award Winner
Howard University, Class of 2027, Karsh Stem Scholar recipient currently serving as Editor in Chief of Ukweli, the Howard University Undergraduate Research Journal, and Associate Director of Public Safety. Supporting Teens4LA initiative as city liaison connecting teens across the country through sister initiative Teens4DC. Experiences include internship with NFTCLT as Creative Director for Y3K emerging technology community outreach initiative.
Another Awesome Day 501C3
Thane Douglass - Tech Outreach & Resource Lead
Another Awesome Day 501C3
Co-founded by University of Southern California Alumni, Another Awesome Day is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to teen suicide awareness and prevention. We believe in the power of community, creativity, and holistic wellness practices to help teens share their stories, connect in real life, and thrive in an increasingly digital age.
#CryptoForGood Pledge Official Partner
Our Mission
Empowering youth to transform crisis into community resilience through innovative mental health support and rapid-response advocacy.
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