To support youth workers:

• Monthly Networking Meetings
• Membership & Orientation Committee
  
• Steering Committee -- governance by youth workers
  
• Resource Center -- info on trainings, jobs, curriculum, funding, & more
• Annual Retreat
• Building relationships with other youth worker networks
• Participation in strengthening the field of youth work

To support youth:

• Monthly Calendar of youth events
• Youth Activities Fund (mini-grants)
• Collaborative Events
• Community Crisis Response / Violence Prevention

To expand community investment in youth:

• Advisory Committee of community leaders
• YouthShines! Art Auction - every May. Click here to see The YWA's 4th Annual YouthShines! Art Auction!
• Annual Awards for youth, youth workers, and community members
• Advocacy on youth issues, such as summer jobs & violence prevention
• Participation in other coalitions

Read more about the YWA!

• About the YWA
• History and Goals
• Projects and Committees
• Join!