Youth INC

A heartfelt THANK YOU to Youth INC, for inviting me to share my personal story and the profound impact Youth INC has had on my career trajectory. Intermediaries like Youth INC are essential for bringing our community together to drive positive social change for young people. I am truly honored to be in community with these amazing leaders - Nicole Mussenden and Sarah Walzer, as we shared our individual stories and Youth Inc's involvement in our presonal and professional development. Youth Inc's current portfolio of 87 Nonprofit Partners create consistent access to opportunities for young people to develop the critical skills required for success in life. Collectively, they champion 375,000 young people this year alone and help put them on a path to long-term thriving!   Thanks for including me Rehana Farrell, Tracie Gilstrap Marshall, Krystalle Shoy. See you all on November 13th 😊

Our team at Youth INC is taking a break to recharge and return even stronger! We'll be out of the office from July 1-5. Thank you for your support and understanding. See you soon! #RaisingOurCity

In this new piece highlighting their excellent sailing program, Rocking the Boat, a Youth INC Nonprofit Partner, is covered by NBC News. Rocking the Boat engages over 200 young people annually in STEM-based programs throughout high school and into college, offering Boatbuilding, Environmental Science, and Sailing. Rocking the Boat leaders and students share their experiences with the program, emphasizing the benefits of representation in sailing, team building, and seeing their work come to life. https://nbcnews.to/3KXNzS4 #RaisingOurCity #STEM #News

Join us in congratulating Dan Leventhal, Founder and Executive Director of Bronx Lacrosse, who has been named to the City & State NY “Bronx Power 100” for the second consecutive year. This list recognizes influential leaders working hard on behalf of their borough and making a difference in the lives of people in their community. Dan’s expertise in lacrosse and teaching experience helped create the innovative program supporting lacrosse in the Bronx. This Youth INC Nonprofit Partner encourages students in the program to play lacrosse and participate in tutoring and academic endeavors. Read the list: https://bit.ly/4bT3zRh #RaisingOurCity #Leadership #Sports

A Candid article discusses the importance of investing in capacity building. In it, LaTosha Brown and Malikah Berry Rogers share how women of color are a growing population in the United States, yet nonprofits that address their needs are severely underfunded. Exploring funding strategies that bolster the growth and sustainability of Black Indigenous People of Color-led organizations by Investing in these organizations enables them to meet community needs effectively and drive long-term systemic change. Read the article: https://bit.ly/4evAHAq #RaisingOurCIty #Philanthropy #Nonprofits

"The Brooklyn Youth Chorus doesn’t do informality. Their arrangements are as ornate and stately as chapel glass, every interweaving vocal meticulously plotted for maximum orchestral impact.” - Pitchfork reviewing Wye Oak’s EP, No Horizon, featuring Brooklyn Youth Chorus Brooklyn Youth Chorus offers world-class voice training for young people in grades 2-12, focusing on healthy vocal development, music literacy, and group performance. Founded in 1992, the Chorus is renowned for its artistic rigor and high-quality musical training, making it one of the top youth choruses in the United States. It features multiple performing ensembles known for delivering professional-level performances from concert halls to recording studios. Serving over 600 choristers, the Chorus's season includes more than 30 professional performances, including commissioned vocal theater productions and collaborations with prominent artists and organizations like the New York Philharmonic and Sir Elton John. Learn More: https://bit.ly/4ewsJXA #RaisingOurCity #Music #ArtsEducation

A new Edutopia - George Lucas Educational Foundation article explores how theater games can influence social and emotional learning. By embodying the thoughts and emotions of characters, students can engage deeply in perspective-taking, an essential aspect of social and emotional learning (SEL). Recognizing the benefits of SEL in education, Jocelyn Greene proposes integrating actor training techniques to enhance students' emotional regulation and empathy. Suggested drama activities encourage students to identify and express emotions creatively and safely. These exercises help students build emotional vocabulary, and recognize emotions, ultimately fostering a more emotionally intelligent classroom environment. Read the article: https://edut.to/45pAeeJ #RaisingOurCity #SEL #YouthDevelopment

Today, we celebrate Juneteenth, the historic day when news of freedom finally reached enslaved people in Galveston, Texas on June 19, 1865. We honor this day by reflecting and honoring the history that impacts our world as we continue working together to create a brighter, more inclusive future. For Youth INC, today also commemorates the beginning of our program Rise Academy for Leaders of Color started by Tracie Gilstrap Marshall in 2020. This program helps shift the landscape for ascendant Black Indigenous People of Color nonprofit leaders of youth development organizations by honing their leadership skills while assessing and improving the organizational culture and systems in which they operate. #RaisingOurCity #Juneteenth

Brooklyn Music School (BMS), established in 1909, is an organization dedicated to making high-quality performing arts education accessible to all. Brooklyn, BMS provides a welcoming space with extensive facilities, including classrooms, dance studios, and a professional theater. The school emphasizes the importance of music and performance for human connection, fostering creativity, academic enhancement, and personal growth through music education. BMS supports a diverse student population, offering frequent performance opportunities and cultural enrichment. The school's historic commitment to community-building through music continues to thrive in Brooklyn today. Learn more about this Youth INC Nonprofit Partner: https://bit.ly/3xjXsXd #RaisingOurCity #Music #ArtsEducation

So thrilled to participate in the Association of Fundraising Professionals - New York City Chapter (AFP-NYC) #FRDNY today! Jennifer Jones Austin dropped the 🎤 with her keynote imploring us to work on creating SYSTEMIC CHANGE, not only treating the symptoms, but the CAUSES of societal inequity.🙏🏽 Thanks to Orr Group for sponsoring excellent sessions with Jonah Nigh about Inclusive Fundraising hosted by the one and only Craig Shelley, CFRE, and cutting edge AI solutions hosted by CJ Orr, recognizing the importance of having a ‘human in the loop!’ 🙌🏽 Always great to be with RelPro, Inc., where Martin Wise has helped Youth INC leverage tech to expand our circle of supporters 👍🏼, and Mitch Stein who is unlocking DAF gifts for our sector!🫶🏼 I am leaving informed, inspired and already looking forward to next year!🚀🚀🚀