GYSD Updates from Youth Service America
Youth help spruce up city-owned vacant lot
Youth volunteers with Hot Springs Area Community Gardens on Sunday, April 25, participated as part of an international event called “Global Youth Service Day.”
To read the article and view the photo, visit http://www.hotsr.com/news/Arts/2010/05/03/global-youth-service-day-54.php.
Pace Academy students teach Owens Cross Roads students how to be healthy
Like most eighth-graders, Colby Tucker never thought about what he ate.
But in the past few months, he has learned the importance of regular exercise and a healthy diet.
"If you work out and do good, you get good back from it," said Colby.
To read the complete article by Pat Ammons Newcomb, visit http://blog.al.com/breaking/2010/05/pace_academy_students_teach_ow.html.
Mayor Smith earns Youth Service America award
Mayor Smith has been selected to receive the 2010 Harris Wofford Award for Public Officials recommended by New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s office. This award is the highest honor Youth Service America gives each year and it carries significant prestige since it is presented in honor of one of our nation's greatest public servants. The Harris Wofford Award was created to honor those who do extraordinary work towards achieving Senator Wofford's vision of making service and service-learning the common expectation and common experience of every young person in America.
“I truly appreciate it when the good things that are happening in our community are recognized.” Mayor Smith said. “One of the first programs in this youth education effort will be the Summer of Service where Mesa youth can participate in service-learning activities during their summer break. These opportunities will provide an avenue for young people to develop their roles as active members of the community while learning and having fun.”
Each year two elected officials who have done extraordinary work engaging young people as leaders in their communities are recognized. Mayor Smith was selected for his plans to launch a Summer of Service for children and youth to participate in service-learning over summer break.
The awards ceremony is today in Washington, D.C. Mayor Smith will be accepting his award via video message.
For more information about Mayor Smith’s Cities of Service involvement go to http://mesaaz.gov/citymgt/mayorcc/mayor/citiesofservice.aspx.
More than 350 participate in Global Youth Service Day in Juneau
On April 23, more than 350 volunteers joined efforts in the tradition of the world's largest youth-oriented service event.
Now celebrated in more than 100 countries, Global Youth Service Day was established in 1988 by Youth Service America to engage more young people in improving their communities, while learning about the issues that exist within them.
To read April Rebert's complete article, visit http://www.juneauempire.com/stories/050210/nei_631494254.shtml.
West Virginia Campus Compact Conference recognizes schools and faculty for service leadership
West Virginia Campus Compact recognized 10 colleges and universities and a faculty member from Fairmont State University for service leadership at its first statewide conference at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine in Lewisburg. Dr. Brian Noland, Chancellor of the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission, recognized and thanked the schools for their leadership and for the community service their students are performing in their communities.
Chancellor Noland said the West Virginia Campus Compact is a strategic initiative of the WVHEPC because community service and service learning are valuable components in our students’ overall education. Service puts theory into action, benefitting both the student and the community. Continued partnerships with communities can move the state forward in a positive and progressive way.
“Between April 2009 to April 2010, the number of WVCC schools grew by 65 percent. This growth indicates our state’s schools value their communities and their commitment is deep and strong. Evidence of that commitment is that WVCC schools service to communities last year is valued at $82 billion,” Noland said.
Schools recognized for their participation in the WVCC Martin Luther King Day Service Mini-Grant program were Bluefield State College, Concord University, Marshall University, Potomac State College, WV Northern Community College, West Virginia University and WVU-Parkersburg. The program involved more than 400 student volunteers statewide.
Global Youth Service Day Photos
A total of 19 volunteers gathered on Global Youth Service Day, sponsored by the United Way of the EUP’s Youth Volunteer Corps and Ace Hardware in St. Ignace to kick-off the long term Castle Rock Restoration project for the North Country Trail.
To view the photos, visit http://eupnews.com/2010/04/global-youth-service-day-photos/.
GYSD in Atlanta
This weekend is Global Youth Service Day and Atlanta is joining in to lend a helping hand. Over 20 events are scheduled throughtout the metro Atlanta area for youth to sign up and give their time.
To read the complete Examiner article, visit http://www.examiner.com/x-45595-Atlanta-Nonprofit-Events-Examiner~y2010m....
Global Youth Service Day 2010 Gets Strong Turnout
Family Service of Roanoke Valley (FSRV) joined over 100 organizations around the world in sponsoring Global Youth Service Day 2010. Celebrating the spirit of community and the value of our youth, FSRV mobilized over 800 young volunteers as they participated in the 22nd Annual Global Youth Service Day (GYSD) last Saturday.
To read the complete article, visit http://newsroanoke.com/?p=5610.
PHOTO: Gardeners in training
Nice photo of YSA grantees in the Telegraph: http://www.thetelegraph.com/news/-39543--.html
Illinois Wesleyan Students, Grads, Named 25 Under 25
April 28, 2010
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – Six Illinois Wesleyan University students and two alumni have been selected for 25 Under 25 in McLean County, as part of Global Youth Service Day.
Global Youth Service Day is an annual campaign that celebrates and mobilizes the millions of children and youth who improve their communities each day. This year’s celebration was held last week at Illinois State University, which is one of the local sponsors of the day along with Illinois Wesleyan. Support for the program also comes from Youth Service America and State Farm Companies Foundation.
The 25 Under 25 in McLean County program honors young people who not only demonstrate service to the community, but also possess an interest in further developing leadership skills. All honorees are residents of McLean County or are currently enrolled at a school in McLean County. Those honored from Illinois Wesleyan were:
Erin Bradley, a senior double major in history and Hispanic studies from Normal, who was as nominated by the Hispanic Families Work Group;
Brittini Gray, a junior sociology major from Dolton, Ill., who was nominated by the Western Bloomington Revitalization Project;
Paige Maynard, a junior double major in economics and sociology from Granite City, Ill., who was nominated by the Downtown Bloomington Association for her work on the Farmer’s Market;
Starla Southward, a senior sociology major from Round Lake Beach, Ill, who was nominated by the YWCA for her service on the organization’s board;
Christopher Unger, a senior international studies from Phoenix, Ariz., who is the president of the campus chapter of the national, co-ed service fraternity Alpha Phi Omega (APO). He was nominated by a fellow Illinois Wesleyan student, who is also a part of APO.
Karin Unruh, a sophomore a double major in sociology and educational studies from Algonquin, Ill., who was nominated by the Youth Advisory Board of State Farm.
