"We cleaned for a lady who needed some help because her husband is deployed," said Chloe Barnes, Council vice president. "We do a lot of good stuff to help kids whose parents are in the military."

This project is one of the first the Council has taken on. In this case only Council leaders participated, but during Youth Programs summer camps the entire group will help with service projects as part of their camp experience.

"I went to a youth camp two years ago and had a blast. I learned about the youth committee and up and joined," said Jared Stapley, Youth Council member at large. "This lady’s husband joined [the Guard] and is out fighting for our freedom, so this is the least we can do for them."

Youth Council members are dedicated to helping Service member families and especially the kids.

"It’s hard work, but after serving you feel good about it because you have helped someone that is helping our country," said Council treasurer Natalia Healey.