One of the earliest cohorts of The Dream Kings Leadership Program, founded at Frederick Douglass Leadership Academy for Young Men, demonstrated what it means to lead through service.

In response to the Flint water crisis, these young men organized and led a six-month community service initiative called "Water for Flint." Through their leadership and determination, they coordinated a citywide water donation drive that collected nearly 15,000 bottles of water for residents affected by the crisis.

The young men personally traveled to Flint to deliver water, along with donations to a senior living facility where residents were unable to safely use the local water supply. Their commitment to service, leadership, and community impact earned them one of the City of Detroit's highest civic honors. Each participant was presented with a Spirit of Detroit Award in recognition of their extraordinary efforts.

Watch the video below to see how a group of young men transformed compassion into action and made a lasting impact on a community in need.