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I’ll be using my DAF on #DAFDay - will you? Thursday, October 10th (10/10) is the first giving day dedicated to Donor Advised Funds (DAFs). Millions of people use DAFs, with $230 billion already set aside for charity - DAF Day is the perfect opportunity for us to maximize our impact together. I look forward to supporting Youth INC, Futures and Options, Randall's Island Park Alliance and The Robin Hood Foundation. Join the movement and make sure you don’t miss DAF Day: https://lnkd.in/exH-cihF

In a recent episode of Here and Now with Sandra Bookman on ABC7, Stem From Dance Founder & CEO Yamilee Toussaint shares how STEM from Dance brings coding skills to youth. STEM From Dance is transforming the STEM field by equipping young people of color with the experience, and confidence to work in STEM — all through the power of dance. Watch the episode here: https://7ny.tv/47MzJN3 #RaisingOurCity #STEM #YouthDevelopment

In this Edutopia article, Stephen Merrill shares important information about how educators and leaders can support students in their social and emotional learning. By fostering an environment that encourages belonging, asking questions, developing healthy stress management skills, and empathy for peers and teachers, educators can help set the tone for the rest of the school year. Read the article:https://edut.to/3MMJcdu #RaisingOurCity #YouthDevelopment#SEL #Education

A recent survey conducted by Gallup for the National Summer Learning Association and the American Camp Association reveals disparities in summer activity participation among youth in the U.S. due to household income. The contrast between upper-income and lower-income families presents a barrier, despite wanting young people to participate. Although pandemic relief funds have expanded access to summer programs, their expiration in 2025 poses a risk, emphasizing the need for funding to sustain and expand access to summer learning opportunities. Read the article: https://bit.ly/3M4Jigu #RaisingOurCity #YouthDevelopment #Programming

In this insightful article by The Sylvia Center, Kate Moskin reflects on her summer experience working at the Learning Garden at Katchkie Farm, where she learned and developed the skills required for gardening. Under the mentorship of Garden Manager Julie, Kate learned how to care for crops, fostering a deeper understanding of the labor behind growing food. In the article, Kate also highlights the educational impact on visiting young people, sparking curiosity and connection to nature. Read the article about this outstanding Youth INC Nonprofit Partner: https://bit.ly/3TqvrFm #RaisingOurCity #Outdoors #Education #YouthDevelopment

Join Youth INC on Wednesday, November 13, at Ziegfeld Ballroom as we celebrate 30 years of #RaisingOurCity at our Annual Celebration Gala! We’ll be honoring Michael Arougheti, Co-Founder, CEO, and President of Ares Management Corporation, with our highest honor, the John C. Whitehead Leadership Award, for his outstanding philanthropic efforts. We’re also thrilled to feature a special performance by Brooklyn Youth Chorus, one of our incredible nonprofit partners, to make the evening even more memorable. Can’t make it to the event? You can still support our mission! Learn more and get involved: https://lnkd.in/g3xZXNEc #YouthINC30 #CelebrationGala #Philanthropy

Arts in Education Week is a time for students, educators, leaders, and communities to celebrate the arts' essential role in a well-rounded education. Designated by Congress in 2010, the celebration is designated to bring attention to elected officials and educational decision-makers nationwide and support equitable access to the arts for all students. Several Youth INC Nonprofit partners are bringing awareness to Arts in Education Week, such as ArtsConnection and Only Make Believe, sharing the benefits that students of all ages gain from artistic learning, innovative thinking, and creativity. Learn more about National Arts in Education Week: https://bit.ly/3Q5O50t

Since inception, Youth INC has partnered with over 200 youth development nonprofit organizations, helping to deepen their impact, encourage board engagement, strengthen their budget and increase their total number of youth served. Over the course of our partnership, Nonprofit Partners experience growth in all of these areas as a result of our holistic approach to capacity building that centers the needs of each partner and the leaders that are directly impacting the lives of young people. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Bh39Dy #RaisingOurCity #CapacityBuilding #YouthDevelopment

Team Youth INC is recharging to come back even stronger! We'll be out of the office from August 30 to September 4. Thank you for your continued support—we’ll see you soon! #RaisingOurCity

An Edutopia - George Lucas Educational Foundation article explores the lasting impacts of equity efforts. Following the success of their first annual Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity (DEI) Day in 2023, a school prepared to host the event this year by securing a grant, facilitating interactive sessions, and encouraging ongoing collaboration among students. In the article, Beth Pandolpho and Fay Kim emphasize the importance of leadership in promoting equitable practices. Read the article: https://edut.to/3LYqQWL #RaisingOurCity #Equity #DEI