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We pride ourselves on our work with youth and the value we bring to their communities. We believe that the information we embrace should be shared with everyone to enjoy in order to help tackle the issues of today, and be used as tools to help develop long-term change.
Relevant Reads
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Empowering Communities at the Ballot Box: How to Increase Voter Participation
In this article by Online MSW Programs, we learn about what prevents people from voting and how community groups and individuals can empower others to vote. It also provides eight sample questions to answer when creating a voter information guide.
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four ways to detect media bias and step outside the partisan bubble
An article published by ChangeRoots identifies four ways the public can detect media bias and step outside of the partisan bubble. As a non-partisan organization we encourage everyone to learn more about ways to get news that's as close to the facts as possible. Go to www.changeroots.org for more info.
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What Can We Do About Climate Change?
This one-pager created by students from the 2018/2019 Green Focus program spreads awareness about things we can do everyday to address climate change.
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Youth Voices in Community Design
This comprehensive how-to guide on getting youth involved in local policymaking and community planning is a response to hundreds of requests from adults nationwide who want youth involved in shaping their communities. The handbook provides a step-by-step guide to youth engagement and is supported by an extensive online library of articles and activities.
Shareable Social Media Content
Our most recent program, Avenues to Civic Action, invited our youth to put into practice their passion, interests, and skills to address an issue they care about through a Social Action Project. The projects are youth led and executed with the support of a trusted Program Instructor. Below are resources that were researched and created by youth for the benefit of our communities! Please enjoy these free resources and share with others!