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AmeriCorps Member Jen Ward Brings her Service to the Dominican Republic

Submitted by Carrie Ozols on Thu, 01/20/2011 - 11:22am
An SCI AmeriCorps member, Jen Ward, made a connection in her service that brought her to the Dominican Republic where she continued to help youth. She was asked by a local mother to help plan a fundraiser/recognition event at the Milford Youth Center. She helped with fliers, a PowerPoint and other information pertaining to the day of the event. As a result of this collaboration, Jen was invited to the Dominican Republic to help volunteer. She spent two weeks in the Boca Chica region with Jenny Gonzalez of Milford, Rev. Jose Medina of Framingham and Stephanie Cushman of Millis. During the two weeks, Jen volunteered in 5 different communities helping teach basic English, playing sports, helping prepare and serve meals and distribute sneakers (donated by Milford and Millis residents) and t-shirts (donated by Milford Youth Center) to the local children in need. Over 100 youth were given new or gently used sneakers with an outfit as a holiday gift. Considering the very rocky and rough terrain, the sneakers will be very useful for the kids in these communities.Read more

Youth Council Members Report College Success

Submitted by David on Sat, 07/11/2009 - 6:22am

One of our AmeriCorps members, Kevin McGravey, was mentioned he'd been hearing several reports of former SCI Youth Council members who have attributed their success in college in part to the leadership experience they gained on the Youth Council. Sounds like this is an avenue we should think about for future impact evaluation. Meanwhile, this anecdote he relayed from a parent is compelling:

"My child was one of the first group of youth council members and just finished her second year of college. Her youth council experience gave her the skills she needed to succeed. When she was part of youth council I always thought it was a nice way for her to give back to the community but after a few years of youth council I noticed she was more independent, able to speak her mind and lead her peers. Those qualities have so helpful for her inside and outside of the classroom."

SCI Speaks Up for Healthy Teen Relationships

SCI speaks Up 1On a Saturday in mid-March SCI Youth Councils from Dorchester, Lynn and Woburn came together to discuss community needs and create a plan to help. Youth discussed issues ranging from the economy to homelessness to hunger before eventually deciding to create a "Speak Up! campaign to promote Healthy Teen Relationships. Read more

Youth Civic Showcase and Awards 2009

Submitted by Kevin McGravey on Fri, 06/05/2009 - 10:49am

YCSA 2009

 

”There are so many problems, its key that we’re all getting involved”

-Kelly Wright, JAG Milford Youth Council Read more

Video: SCI Youth Speak on their Leadership Experiences

Submitted by Kevin McGravey on Tue, 05/12/2009 - 8:07am
Listen to SCI Youth Council members speak about their leadership experiences and how they've made a difference in Dorchester, Lynn and Woburn. SCI's approach has been replicated recently in Milford, MA.

This video premiered April 1st at SCI's Social Capitalist Luncheon.



Comcast grant will fund new youth council in Milford

http://www.milforddailynews.com/homepage/x1049852489/Comcast-grant-will-...
"Comcast grant will fund new youth council in Milford," by Danielle Ameden, The Milford Daily News

Local kids have the chance to boost their leadership skills, participate in civic life and make a direct positive impact on their community, thanks to $25,000 grant from the Comcast Foundation.

Comcast, the nation’s leading provider of entertainment, information and communications, awarded the grant to SCI Social Capital Inc. to bring their youth council program to Milford and create a new opportunity for children between the ages of 12 and 18.

Kids selected as members of the council will administer an annual mini-grant program that will fund community projects proposed by other Milford youth through the Juvenile Advocacy Group (JAG).

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Comcast Awards $25,000 to Fund New Youth Council in Milford

Submitted by Mark Hartman on Thu, 12/04/2008 - 1:29pm
Comcast, the nation’s leading provider of entertainment, information and communications, today announced a $25,000 Comcast Foundation grant to SCI Social Capital Inc. to bring SCI’s youth council program to Milford – a new opportunity for youth between the ages of 12 and 18 to participate in civic life and have a direct positive impact in their community. You can download the full press release.

Youth propel push toward volunteerism

Submitted by David on Mon, 11/24/2008 - 6:02am
Today's Boston Globe article "Youth Propel Push Toward Volunteerism", cites further evidence that youth are volunteering in record numbers.  A recent Corporation for National Service study suggests the number of young volunteers has roughly doubled from a year ago. This growing move to serve seems to be one factor laying the groundwork for the increased voter participation among young adults in the recent election.   
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