2019: A Year Of Change And Discovery

As I reflect on the past year, I’m so thankful and overwhelmed by all the new experiences and memories. From launching new endeavors and engaging new voters to sharing my story with all of you. Thank you for joining me on this journey. There’s so much to discover in 2019! pic.twitter.com/W0XhwPHcEp

— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) December 31, 2018

As the year winds down and we look toward 2019, I’m asking you to make a commitment: find something you want to change in your community and take the first step toward changing it. If you need some inspiration, take a look at some of the young leaders who inspired me this year.

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) December 29, 2018

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Leaders like Dejah Powell, who started an organization to bring health and wellness resources to communities on the South Side of Chicago, expanding food access and providing people the space and time to take care of themselves. pic.twitter.com/tPW7NxTGLO

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) December 29, 2018

Leaders like Moussa Kondo and Sandor Lederer, who are each doing their part to fight corruption in their native countries of Mali and Hungary. Two people separated by continents but united in their pursuit of a more just, transparent society. https://t.co/YbOxSEyyCd

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) December 29, 2018

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Leaders like Hong Hoang, who mobilized a youth-led movement to create a greener world after becoming the first Vietnamese person to visit Antarctica. https://t.co/K8xPNC1OCQ

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) December 29, 2018

Leaders like Jonny Boucher, a Chicago native who, after losing too many friends and family to suicide, started a coffee shop to offer emotional support and guidance to those who might be in need of a little more than a strong cup of coffee to get through their day. pic.twitter.com/H6XPceR6d9

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) December 29, 2018

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I hope you find inspiration in the stories of Dejah, Moussa, Sandor, Hong and Jonny. Their journeys began with a decision to build the better future they wanted to see. The same is true for you. What matters isn’t the size of the step you take; what matters is that you take it.

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) December 29, 2018

The Hard Work Of Change

From civil servants to organizers, the young people I met in Amsterdam today are doing the hard work of change. And they keep at it for their communities, their countries, and the collective future of Europe and the world. Keep up the good work. pic.twitter.com/AVtuBPHdr2

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) September 29, 2018

Tell ‘Em, FLOTUS

Michelle Obama: Change comes from people, not politicians https://t.co/zZ5V6qpFrC

— TIME (@TIME) February 28, 2018

You Can Huff And Puff, But Change Will Come

To see tweets belittling and bullying youth for standing for their right to not be gunned down with an AR-15 at school...It’s troubling, but not unexpected. A change is gonna come, but not without a struggle. pic.twitter.com/3r3Mrsjpjj

— Be A King (@BerniceKing) February 21, 2018

Finding The Good

As we count down to the new year, we get to reflect and prepare for what’s ahead. For all the bad news that seemed to dominate our collective consciousness, there are countless stories from this year that remind us what's best about America.

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) December 29, 2017

Kat Creech, a wedding planner in Houston, turned a postponed wedding into a volunteer opportunity for Hurricane Harvey victims. Thirty wedding guests became an organization of hundreds of volunteers. That’s a story from 2017. https://t.co/yxhjwkr5Se

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) December 29, 2017

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Chris Long gave his paychecks from the first six games of the NFL season to fund scholarships in Charlottesville, VA. He wanted to do more, so he decided to give away an entire season’s salary. That’s a story from 2017. https://t.co/NL0RoARkan

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) December 29, 2017

Ten-year-old Jahkil Jackson is on a mission to help homeless people in Chicago. He created kits full of socks, toiletries, and food for those in need. Just this week, Jahkil reached his goal to give away 5,000 “blessing bags.” That’s a story from 2017. https://t.co/muxPZnEGkd

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) December 29, 2017

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All across America people chose to get involved, get engaged and stand up. Each of us can make a difference, and all of us ought to try. So go keep changing the world in 2018.

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) December 29, 2017

Hopey Changey Is Awesome!

In a high school cafeteria serving as a polling place in Richmond today pic.twitter.com/RTCyLGE7fV

— Sam Levine (@srl) November 7, 2017

Friend who's a Virginia poll volunteer sent me this anecdote from yesterday: One 91-year-old woman, limping noticeably and her hand bandaged, who came out in the rain to vote, said “Mr. Obama called me and said it was important to vote.” Who says robocalls don’t work?

— Patricia Zengerle (@ReutersZengerle) November 8, 2017

“We Are The Change That We Seek”

Roughly a dozen Obama White House and agency staffers have moved home to run for Congress. https://t.co/BqbEeqZ9mj

— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) August 20, 2017

Answering The Call For Change

We asked. You answered. https://t.co/mAJvko6VqR

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) February 17, 2017

‘I Believe In You’

It's been the honor of my life to serve you. You made me a better leader and a better man.

— President Obama (@POTUS44) January 20, 2017

I won't stop; I'll be right there with you as a citizen, inspired by your voices of truth and justice, good humor, and love.

— President Obama (@POTUS44) January 20, 2017

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As we look forward, I want our first steps to reflect what matters most to you. Share your thoughts with me at https://t.co/fGUxlpLVue.

— President Obama (@POTUS44) January 20, 2017

I'm still asking you to believe - not in my ability to bring about change, but in yours. I believe in change because I believe in you.

— President Obama (@POTUS44) January 20, 2017

#FarewellAddress: A Call To Action