Do you have a dynamic idea for a workshop? Would you like to share your knowledge with others?
Applications are now being accepted to present a workshop at Symposium 2010. To learn more about National Network for Youth's Symposium and being a presenter visit our Symposium page.
On Thursday, July 9th staff from NN4Y’s DC office marched alongside 11 year old Zach Bonner from the White House to Capitol Hill to raise awareness of youth homelessness in America. Since May 11th, Zach and his mom have walked from Atlanta, GA to Washington, DC – over 600 miles!
As the health care reform process continues, Congress should remember the wide-ranging and acute health care needs of one of the nation’s most vulnerable populations, unaccompanied homeless youth.
Tara James, Project Director for the National Network for Youth, has been chosen to attend 80 Million Strong for Young American Jobs’ Summit in Washington, DC on July 14 and 15, 2009. Selected from hundreds of applicants, Tara will join 150 fellow representatives of the Millennial generation to discuss the incredible challenges facing youth seeking employment today. Speakers at the Summit will include former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle, former Congressman Lee Hamilton, and Judy Woodruff of the Newshour.
Victoria Wagner, President and CEO of National Network for Youth (NN4Y), will appear on Cop Talk Radio on June 20, 2009 from 6:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. PST on AM 570 KVI Fox News and Talk Radio.
Hosted by Myrle Carner (SPD) & Ron Conlin (NOPD), both retired law enforcement officers, Cop Talk is a reality show focused on policing in North America. Tune in this Saturday to hear Vicki talk about the myths, stark realities and ever-present challenges facing runaway and homeless youth in America today.
Do you want to help runaway and homeless youth in your community? Find out if your legislators have been supportive of youth issues in the past. To determine the U.S. Senators and the U.S. Representative(s) serving your geographic area, visit www.senate.gov and www.house.gov. From there you can see their voting records, positions on the issues and much more.
Kayla Jackson, NN4Y’s Vice President of Programs, presented a workshop entitled “Tips and Tools for Reaching the Hardest to Reach: How NGOs and Others Support Schools in Reaching Out-of-School Youth” as part of the Division of Adolescent and School Health’s (DASH) 2009 Adolescent and School Health Partners Meeting.
National Network for Youth was honored to be chosen as the sole beneficiary of the first ever H.O.P.E. Inaugural Youth Ball. This event gave youth the opportunity to share in the inaugural festivities surrounding the swearing in of President-elect Barack Obama. This family-friendly evening of elegance and entertainment was held on Saturday, January 17, 2009 and was a great success.
National Network for Youth was honored to be chosen as the sole beneficiary of the first ever H.O.P.E. Inaugural Youth Ball. This event gave youth the opportunity to share in the inaugural festivities surrounding the swearing in of President-elect Barack Obama. This family-friendly evening of elegance and entertainment was held on Saturday, January 17, 2009 and was a great success.