Jake T. Austin: Power of Youth 2013

Jake T. Austin suits up for Variety’s 2013 Power of Youth held at Universal Studios on Saturday afternoon (July 27) in Universal City, Calif.

The 18-year-old actor is just one of the five celebrities being recognized for his charitable work with Ronald McDonald House.

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Jake recently spoke with Latina about his other work with Boys and Girls Club of America.

“I was approached by both organizations and I was really blessed and honored to have been asked to a part of this project,” he shared. “As a kid, I wasn’t always sure how the year would turn out for me. While there are others who are going hungry and who can’t secure themselves with these basic necessities, we’re trying to fulfill one of those – a great school year.”

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