MTV and ServiceNation, in collaboration with CityYear, Heart of America and D.C. Cares, will lead a group of 200 young volunteers in a makeover project at Simon Elementary School in Washington D.C. The school, which serves approximately 322 children, is located in Ward 8, the Southern-most ward in Washington D.C. 76 percent of students at Simon Elementary come from low-income households, and the High School drop-out rate for this community is over 50 percent. Research shows the first step to getting a college degree is learning how to read by the third grade. Thus, in real-time during "Be The Change: Live from the Inaugural," young volunteers will complete the school beautification project, including a new library, and unveil their work. Target has partnered with ServiceNation and MTV to support the volunteer activities at Simon Elementary School. During the broadcast, MTV will also share the story of a young community volunteer who's been inspired by the recent election to commit to service and change.

Additionally, the program will air exclusive performances by top recording artists live from the official "Youth Inaugural Ball," which will take place at the Hilton Washington in Washington DC. The show airs on MTV in the United States on January 20, 2009 at 10 PM ET/ 7PM PT.