"Empowering communities by empowering youth."

 "Equipping youth with the tools they need to create positive change with their peers, families, community, and the world."

IDENTIFY ADDRESS Local teens are selected and trained to be Community Organizers, to IDENTIFY and ADDRESS an issue in their community

 Outreach  Application process  2 month intensive training  Community Needs Assessment  Identify Issue  Create Action Plan  Implement plan

 Gainful employment  Skill development  Leadership development  Increased self esteem  Positively engaged in the community  Active citizens

 Partnership with New Life CDC  Elmhurst, Queens  Started March 2011  7 local teens selected  Training in process  Projects to be implemented in summer

 Youthbridge Grant  Individual donors  Local businesses

Short term  Program continuation at New Life CDC  “Alumni” work with new cohort Long term  Replication in other neighborhoods  Partnerships with CBOs

In the words of young Community Organizers….…

Our Vision