Rylee Decker decided to make a difference during the time of COVID-19, and has continued to do so ever since.

The 15-year-old is creator of the nonprofit 2 Yard Ninjas, along with her younger sister, Grace.

"We were looking for something to do during quarantine in July of 2020," said Rylee. "We had funding since we weren't going to any camps or anything that summer, so we decided to start up with yard signs, since everyone was doing drive-by birthday parties."

After posting on social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook, buyers started flowing in.

For occasions from birthdays to anniversaries, Rylee and her sister designed and ordered signs from Allegra printing, packed up their car, and headed to the yard they were hired to decorate.

All proceeds go to different charities, such as the Bucks County Housing Group, NOVA (Network of Victim Assistance) and NAMI, an organization for mental health and suicide awareness.

When asked what inspired her to do such a thing, Rylee responded that it feels good to give back, and that it makes others feel good, too. "If I have something, I feel like everyone should have it," she said.

She added that a big inspiration to her is someone who she described as a caring, compassionate person, who is always taking care of everyone: her mom. Her mom opened her eyes to other volunteering opportunities such as the Bucks County Housing Group, a nonprofit organization which her mother serves as president of the board.

In addition, this organization has opened up a world of new opportunities and new people for the Decker sisters. The sisters have created first-day-of-school signs and signs for sixth-grade graduations. They've done media interviews and received a congressional commendation from U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-1, Middletown.

"It came with a flag!" said Rylee.

But one thing that really stuck with her was the excitement and happiness the signs have brought for others. The videos of little kids running outside to see their "Happy Birthday" signs have been more than enough recognition for her.

She recalled one instance where she had gotten a call from a man ordering signs for his wife's birthday, and then another the next day from that wife ordering for her husband's retirement.

"I wanted to tell them so badly but I couldn't!" said Rylee.

As for the sisters' plans now, they don't know what the future holds, but they hope to keep the business running for as long as they can.

To learn more about 2 Yard Ninjas, visit 2yardninjas.com. Check them out on Facebook at facebook.com/2YardNinjas/, or Instagram at instagram.com/2yardninjas.

Ava Hartman is a junior at Council Rock High School South in Northampton, Pa. You often can find her getting lost in a book.