One Albury girl is logging off from her generation's "slacktivism".
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That is a generation where people believe that merely "liking" a Facebook post can change the world or make a difference.
While social media certainly has its place in raising awareness of issues, people have become so glued to their computer screen they can be blinded to what is happening in their own backyards.
If you're genuine about making a difference, get up from your computer chair and take real action in the real world.
Liking something on social media does not mean much to people living on the streets or even those facing the prospect of spending a night without a roof over their heads.
A human hand reaching out - one detached from a keyboard - is what they can see and feel.
Xavier High School's Emma Aldrich, 18, got up from behind her screen to take matters into her own hands.
And she has gathered an army of other like-minded students along the way to try to alleviate some of the stress that comes with being homeless.
All it took was for Emma to hear a cry for help from a worker at Broughton House earlier this year. She met with the worker - in person - to find out what she could do.
They suggested cooking meals and she has been doing it ever since.
Emma is just one fantastic example of a young person prepared to actively work to better their community.
Thankfully on the Border there are many others doing similar things.
Catholic College Wodonga students Harrison Lowe and Joe Dodds, both 17, are also doing their bit to offer help to those in need with their Beats from the Streets program.
People not just in need of food or shelter – but hope.
One thing The Border Mail's series on homelessness has shown is that one person can make a big difference to the life of someone doing it tough.
Imagine if everybody in the community took just one small step to offer our homeless - and others in need - support in some way.
It’s heartening to see our youth leading the way – those who don’t switch off when their computer screen shuts down.