"Empowering communities by empowering youth.". "Equipping youth with the tools they need to create positive change with their peers, families, community,

"Empowering communities by empowering youth."

MISSION STATEMENT "Equipping youth with the tools they

need to create positive change with their peers, families, community, and the world."

THE PROGRAM

Local teens are selected and trained to be Community Organizers, to I D E N T I F Y and A D D R E S S an issue in their community

STEPS Outreach Application process 2 month intensive training Community Needs Assessment Identify Issue Create Action Plan Implement plan

IMPACT ON YOUTH Gainful employment Skill development Leadership development Increased self esteem Positively engaged in the community Active citizens

YOUNG GOVERNORS PILOT PROGRAM Partnership with New

Life CDC Elmhurst, Queens Started March 2011 7 local teens

selected Training in process Projects to be

implemented in summer

SPONSORS Youthbridge

Grant Individual donors Local businesses

EXPANSIONShort term Program continuation at New Life CDC “Alumni” work with new cohort

Long term Replication in other neighborhoods Partnerships with CBOs

In the words of young Community Organizers….…

Our Vision