Support the National Youth Leadership Training through the Pepsi Refresh Project

July 7, 2011

Inspired by their experience at the National Youth Leadership Training, which empowers youth to take the initiative on closing the achievement gap in their home schools, NYLC’s Youth Advisory Council members have applied for a $25,000 Pepsi Refresh Project grant.

Every year at NYLT, youth from an estimated twenty-five schools from around the U.S. convene and work with their adult mentor to create a year-long service-learning action plan that addresses the achievement gap in their home community. This $25,000 would provide each school group with $1,000 to implement their plans, provide more support, and incentive for these youth to utilize the skills they gained at NYLT.

Each month the Pepsi Refresh Project grants to up to fifteen individuals who submit projects related to the arts and music, education, communities, or a response to the “Pepsi challenge question” of the month. Anyone can go online or text to vote up to five times each day for different projects. Supporters and voters are also encouraged to join discussions and leave comments on project pages.

To vote for this project submitted by NYLC’s Youth Advisory Council:

  • Vote online to http://pep.si/lc80kB and using your Facebook or Refresheverything.com login
  • Text: 107390 to Pepsi (73774)
  • Tell your friends!

The last day to vote is July 31 and anyone can enter a new vote each day.

 

Youth Advisory Council members pose for a photo during a retreat.