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Honoring and recognizing Youth Action for over two decades of inspiring leadership and community service in Philadelphia.
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WHEREAS, Youth Action, a Philadelphia-based non-profit organization, was founded twenty-one years ago through the visionary efforts of a group of Philadelphia youth who attended the Youth to Leaders Summit in Washington, DC, and developed a business plan for a community impact project on teenage pregnancy; and
WHEREAS, The organization has since grown from that initial $1,000 grant from Youth Ventures into a distinguished entity committed to empowering students to lead and serve their communities; and
WHEREAS, Youth Action's core mission remains steadfast in inspiring and equipping students to become leaders and active contributors to their communities; and
WHEREAS, Over its twenty-year history, Youth Action has achieved numerous accolades, including the City of Philadelphia Impact Award (2021), Non-Profit of the Year from the African American Chamber of Commerce of PA, NJ, and DE (2020), and the Wells Fargo Community Connector Award for Service (2015), among others; and
WHEREAS, The organization has engaged 5,000 students in impactful community service initiatives, completed 375 service projects, and awarded $60,000 in scholarships to its members; and
WHEREAS, 100% of recent graduates from the 2023-2024 service year have continued their education and commitment to service, demonstrating the lasting impact of Youth Action's programs; and
WHEREAS, Notable milestones this year include the hiring of its first full-time Executive Director, the successful relaunch of the Junior Youth Action ("JYA") program, the expansion of service opportunities through the annual Toy Drive, and the launch of a new, user-friendly website in partnership with Hopeworks; and
WHEREAS, These accomplishments underscore Youth Action's unwavering dedication to fostering leadership, community service, and positive social change among Philadelphia's yout...
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