SAVE THE DATE!
YouthShines! Art Auction

May 13, 2010
6:00 pm
Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology

Check out the youth worker platform we created, which declares our core beliefs about young people and our work.

We need your support TODAY,
so that we can continue to help young people
tomorrow and throughout the coming year.

Please  today!

You can view other recently highlighted events and news here.

  *Provided grants to 6 agencies for cross-turf programming

        *Trained 25 youth workers in trauma-response

  *Received art donations from over 200 youth for our YouthShines Art Auction, providing a chance for neighbors to meet the proud young artists and support the YWA

         *Brought joy to hundreds of children & families at the 'I Dream A World' Holiday Party

  *Honored Youth Workers of the Year to Elizabeth Pabon and Linda Wells, as well as granting other awards to local businesses and peer leaders

          *Advocated for more youth jobs & more streetworkers to support high-risk youth

  *Saw YWA members recognized as community leaders

          *Offered assistance to youth workers in Mission Hill & elsewhere to develop their own networks

How can you help?

Please support children & youth in our community!

 Explore this site:

• Read more about the YWA.
• Look for local events and opportunities for youth and youth workers.
• Become a member by completing the membership form!

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