Even though the Jonas Brothers’ meteoric rise to fame has landed them a TV show, a ticket into the White House, and more than eight million records sold, they haven’t strayed far from their evangelical Christian roots. Shortly after their first platinum record, the New Jersey brothers took 10 percent of their earnings and established The Change for the Children Foundation—an organization specializing in positive peer pressure.

“We started The Change for the Children Foundation to support programs that motivate and inspire children to face adversity with confidence, determination and a will to succeed. And we think the best people to help children are their peers—kids helping other kids who are a little less fortunate,” state the Jonas Brothers.

The three brothers advocate for, and encourage their fans to support, causes that are close to their heart. Nick, who was diagnosed with diabetes when he was 13 years old, rallies for research funding and awareness of the disease. While Kevin supports volunteerism and Joe champions Special Olympics.

Each year the Foundation awards grants to young adults working to make a difference in the lives of their peers. One 14-year-old recipient, Bailey Reese, started Hero Hugs and has sent 50,000 thank you packages to military men and women serving overseas. Another, Allison Nguyen, 17 years old, donates cupcakes to homeless shelters to celebrate young residents’ birthdays. Then there’s eight-year-old Maria Dornfel who has Down’s syndrome. She has created a “lending library” and sends educational packets to parents of newborns with the same affliction.

It seems that peer pressure, after all, can be a very good thing.