Best of NYLC in 2012

As we began to reflect on this past year of work at NYLC, we created a list of milestones and accomplishments. The photos below represent our favorite moments from 2012.

Project Ignition student representatives from last year’s Top 10 schools gathered in Washington, D.C. to tour the Department of Transportation and meet with U.S. Secretary of Transportation, Ray LaHood.

Lauren Alaina, American Idol season 10 contestant and Special Olympics Project UNIFY ambassador, jumped off stage and into the crowd during her performance at the 23rd Annual National Service-Learning Conference® in Minneapolis, Minn.

High school youth from across the U.S. got to know each other for the first time on the bus ride up north where they spent the next eight days at the National Youth Leadership Training.

Staff and students from Guilford County Schools shared their service-learning experiences with congressional staff during an education briefing hosted by NYLC on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.

NYLC staff shared a meal together during the annual thanksgiving potluck.

Where you there at any of these events? What was your favorite memory? Comment below or share your memories from 2012 with us on our Facebook page or Twitter.

Thank you again to those who have supported our work developing young leaders, supporting educators, and advancing the field of service-learning. This year we invite you to step up your support to our annual campaign by starting a sustaining monthly gift and participate in our programs.