Youth Advisory Council

New Awards Program Celebrates Canada’s Youngest Changemakers

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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Awards to celebrate the accomplishments of Canada’s youngest young changemakers.

Key Points: 
  • Awards to celebrate the accomplishments of Canada’s youngest young changemakers.
  • The awards recognize diverse young leaders driving social impact on issues that matter most to Generation Z, including: mental health, racism and discrimination, climate change, reconciliation, bullying, physical activity and more.
  • Sophie Gregoire Trudeau serves as the Honourary Patron for the awards, and Peter MacKay, Counsel at McInnes Cooper and former Parliamentarian, alongside Nazanin Afshin-Jam, human rights activist, are the Honourary Co-Chairs.
  • Awards that acknowledge the positive impact that young Canadians make from coast to coast to coast,” says Marci Ien, Minister of Women, Gender Equality and Youth.

YMCA of the USA Prioritizes Youth Voice in Strategic Decision-Making, Establishes Inaugural Youth Advisory Council

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023
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CHICAGO, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- YMCA of the USA (Y-USA), the national resource office for the 2,600 YMCAs across the country, is excited to announce the establishment of the inaugural Youth Advisory Council. This council is comprised of 14 young individuals, ranging in age from 16to 23, from across the country. The council's role is to advise and support the Y-USA CEO, Executive Team and National Board on emerging issues, opportunities, programs, priorities and strategic decision-making, with a goal of ensuring that the Y remains relevant at the local, state, national and global level.

Key Points: 
  • YMCA of the USA (Y-USA), the national resource office for the 2,600 YMCAs across the country, is excited to announce the establishment of the inaugural Youth Advisory Council.
  • CHICAGO, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- YMCA of the USA (Y-USA), the national resource office for the 2,600 YMCAs across the country, is excited to announce the establishment of the inaugural Youth Advisory Council.
  • This council is comprised of 14 young individuals, ranging in age from 16to 23, from across the country.
  • The inaugural Youth Advisory Council cohort will have an opportunity to shape the structure of the council moving forward.

Kroger Recognizes Zero Hero Student Award Winners

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Monday, June 26, 2023
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CINCINNATI, June 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today shared that 10,310 students across America have been named Zero Hero award winners through the retailer's Zero Hunger | Zero Waste youth engagement program. Students earned the award for taking action during the 2022-2023 school year to create communities free from hunger and waste and advance United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 2 and 12: Zero Hunger and Responsible Consumption and Production. During the 2022-2023 school year, Zero Hero student award winners completed 78,800 volunteer hours, generating a community impact value of $2.5 million.

Key Points: 
  • CINCINNATI, June 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today shared that 10,310 students across America have been named Zero Hero award winners through the retailer's Zero Hunger | Zero Waste youth engagement program.
  • During the 2022-2023 school year, Zero Hero student award winners completed 78,800 volunteer hours, generating a community impact value of $2.5 million.
  • Each student participated in collaborative sessions with guest speakers, discussions on Zero Hunger | Zero Waste, and design challenges to create a Zero Hunger | Zero Waste-aligned Community Impact project, supported by a micro-grant from Kroger.
  • To learn more about the Zero Hero award and service requirements, please visit here .

California Water Service Group Awards $75K to Help an Exceptional Dozen Students Make Their College Dreams a Reality

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023
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The top scholarship winners included:

Key Points: 
  • The top scholarship winners included:
    Jeffrey Fung, of Los Altos, Calif., a fourth-year college student studying chemistry at Harvard College.
  • Mallory Sutherland, of Bakersfield, Calif., a second-year college student studying Agricultural Business at California State University, Fresno.
  • Veronica Baralt, of Bakersfield, Calif., a first-generation college student and first-year college student, who will study electrical engineering at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.
  • Raef Makrai, of San Mateo, Calif., a second-year college student studying data science and economics at the University of California, Berkeley.

MTV Entertainment Studios Awards Grants to 22 Non-Profit Organizations in More Than 20 Cities Across the Country for Third Annual Mental Health Action Day on May 18

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Thursday, April 6, 2023
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NEW YORK, April 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MTV Entertainment Studios announced today 22 non-profit organizations in more than 20 cities that will receive grant funding for local activations taking place on the third annual Mental Health Action Day on Thursday, May 18, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Mental Health Action Day was founded to shift mental health culture from awareness to action and is powered by a growing coalition of more than 1800 nonprofits, brands, government agencies and influential leaders from more than 32 countries.
  • "We are thrilled to empower these 22 organizations to reach local young people, deepen their relationships with local communities and drive mental health actions on the third annual Mental Health Action Day."
  • Join them in shifting the mental health culture from awareness to action on Mental Health Action Day on May 18, 2023.
  • 2023 MTV Entertainment Studios' Mental Health Action Day Grant Winners:
    The Benji Project (Strongertowns) | Port Townsend, Washington | A multisensory pop-up event, or Sensory Fair, open to all community members free of charge.

reDesign Announces Third Annual Youth Advisory Council

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023
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AUSTIN, Texas, March 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- reDesign, an education design lab committed to building inclusive, learner-centered communities, today announced from the SXSW EDU conference, their student cohort for the 2023 Youth Advisory Council. An integral part of reDesign's commitment to elevate student voices, Youth Advisors contribute to the organization's decisions, designs, and practices. The third annual Youth Advisory Council cohort is comprised of 11 high-school students from across North America, and runs from February through December 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Youth Advisors, who receive a stipend for their work, are encouraged to bring their unique experiences as learners to provide insights into how schools can be improved.
  • Student-driven investigations from past Youth Advisory Council cohorts focused on improving grading, final exams, and tracking systems; supporting active learning; flexible approaches to scheduling; and exploring teaching conditions and the broader societal structures that shape what school currently looks like.
  • Founded in 2008, reDesign recently received a $10M grant from the JP Fletcher Foundation for their social impact and education design work with schools.
  • For more information on the Youth Advisory Council program, and the work of reDesign to transform education, visit reDesignu.com or follow us on Twitter or LinkedIn .

ATLANTA SPORTS TEAMS UNITE WITH ATLANTA PUBLIC SCHOOLS, UPS, CHICK-FIL-A, THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR GREATER ATLANTA, AND CELEBRITY GUEST FOR DEMOCRACY FEST 2022

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Thursday, September 15, 2022
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ATLANTA, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On Tuesday, Sept. 20, National Voter Registration Day, the annual Democracy Fest will bring together the Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta United, the Atlanta Dream, the AtlantaHawks, and the Atlanta Braves to unite with Atlanta Public Schools, UPS, Chick-Fil-A, and The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta to champion and celebrate civic engagement among 11th & 12th-grade students in a one-day event at The Home Depot Backyard.

Key Points: 
  • This annual partnership leverages Atlanta professional sports teams and the Atlanta business community to provide students with information and resources to engage and celebrate the civic process.
  • It also builds on the Good Trouble campaign launched by Atlanta Public Schools (APS) in 2020.
  • "On behalf of Atlanta Public Schools, I am thrilled that our Atlanta sports teams and hometown corporations are joining forces to celebrate democracy and will continue to be a part of our student experience,'' said Atlanta Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Lisa Herring.
  • "The right to vote is foundational to our democracy," said Ayana Gabriel, vice president of Community Impact for the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta.

RED NOSE DAY 2022 BREAKS CAMPAIGN FUNDRAISING RECORD

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Tuesday, June 14, 2022
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This is the most successful Red Nose Day campaign since Comic Relief US brought the movement from the U.K. in 2015.

Key Points: 
  • This is the most successful Red Nose Day campaign since Comic Relief US brought the movement from the U.K. in 2015.
  • The success of the Red Nose Day campaign builds upon the organizations commitment to addressing the causes and consequences of intergenerational poverty through innovative programs and strategic partnerships.
  • This year, Red Nose Day continued to rally the public and drive engagement resulting in record-breaking fundraising.
  • Red Nose Day USA is a fundraising campaign run by the non-profit organization Comic Relief US, a registered U.S. 501(c)(3).

Comic Relief US Youth Advisory Council Launches Juntanza Fund to Provide Grants to Youth-Led Programs and Changemakers Igniting Global Social Change

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Friday, December 17, 2021
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Youth Advisory Council members in this first cohort are from the United States, Colombia, Cambodia, Kenya, and Somalia and are driving social change within their communities.

Key Points: 
  • Youth Advisory Council members in this first cohort are from the United States, Colombia, Cambodia, Kenya, and Somalia and are driving social change within their communities.
  • Through the Juntanza Fund, Comic Relief US is recognizing the brilliance of our Council members and authentically carrying out our commitment to invite youth into our work.
  • In 2022, The Youth Advisory Council will establish its second cohort with Comic Relief US.
  • The newly launched $10M Innovation & Growth Fund will support the growth of the Council and vision of the Juntanza Fund.

Comic Relief US Launches Innovation and Growth Fund

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Wednesday, November 17, 2021
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NEW YORK, Nov. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Comic Relief US today announced the creation of the Innovation and Growth Fund, a $10m fund bridging purpose, brand, entertainment, and content to power the organization's growth and fund new models of social impact.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Nov. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Comic Relief US today announced the creation of the Innovation and Growth Fund, a $10m fund bridging purpose, brand, entertainment, and content to power the organization's growth and fund new models of social impact.
  • "This fund will fuel what we do best at Comic Relief US: create powerful content-driven campaigns that drive awareness, engagement and funds," said Alison Moore, CEO of Comic Relief US.
  • The three new tentpole campaigns in addition to Red Nose Day that will be spearheaded through this fund, include Sport Relief, Kids Relief and an additional activation to reignite the iconic Comic Relief.
  • Comic Relief US, also known as Comic Relief, Inc., is a registered U.S. 501(c)(3) public charity.