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Gill Family Fundraiser a Success

November 5, 2008

Nearly 300 friends and family members of the late NYLC Program Manager Bernard Gill gathered Saturday, October 25, to celebrate his life and passions in a fundraiser for his four children.

Wokie Weah Receives Community Empowerment Award

November 3, 2008

Wokie Weah, NYLC Vice President of Programs, was recently honored at the 2008 Summit for Courageous Conversations on Achieving Racial Equity and Excellence in Education Conference, held in New Orleans. 

Youth Advisory Council Supports Achievement Gap Projects Across Country

October 28, 2008

For the first time in the National Youth Leadership Training's 25-year history, this summer’s participants were eligible for funding to apply what they’d learned in their home communities.

Interview with Christian Brewington, Gulf Coast WalkAbout program

October 20, 2008

Throughout NYLC’s 25th Anniversary year, we will post reflections from individuals who have supported our organization and the service-learning movement. The series continues with an interview of Christian Brewington, a Gulf Coast WalkAbout program participant. Please check back for additional reflections from service-learning practitioners, evaluators, supporters, and friends.

NYLC’s 25th Anniversary & Annual Giving Campaign

October 15, 2008

The National Youth Leadership Council’s efforts to promote service-learning has impacted thousands of students and adults throughout the world. Since 1983, NYLC has led the service-learning movement that engages students in meaningful service to their communities...

ServiceNation Summit: A Staff Perspective

October 2, 2008

Where’s the service-learning in ServiceNation? Read staff member Amanda Larson’s perspectives from the ServiceNation Summit held in New York City September 11.

Veteran NYLC Youth Advisory Council Members Siddharth Damania and Julia Sewell Selected for National Youth-led Teams

September 25, 2008

NYLC is excited to announce that while Siddharth and Julia remain Special YAC Advisors, they both are joining larger national youth-led teams.

Interview with Rose McGee, Parent Connections Manager, Achieve! Minneapolis

September 24, 2008

Throughout NYLC’s 25th Anniversary year, we will post reflections from individuals who have supported our organization and the service-learning movement. The series continues with an interview of Rose McGee, Parent Connections Manager at Achieve! Minneapolis. Continue to check back for additional reflections from service-learning practitioners, evaluators, supporters, and friends.

NYLC CEO Kielsmeier Supports ServiceNation in National Publications

September 10, 2008

As national leaders of service gather in New York City for the kickoff to ServiceNation on Thursday, Sept. 11, NYLC CEO and founder Jim Kielsmeier has editorials running in two national publications...

Interview with Anne Larson, Service-Learning Coordinator, Moorhead School District

August 20, 2008

Throughout NYLC’s 25th Anniversary year, we will be posting reflections from individuals who have supported the organization and service-learning movement. The series continues with an interview of Anne Larson, Service-Learning Coordinator for the Moorhead School District in western Minnesota. Continue to check back for additional reflections from service-learning practitioners, evaluators, supporters, and friends, as well as from NYLC President/CEO Jim Kielsmeier and NYLC Vice President Wokie Weah.