JOIN US! Become a member of the Youth Workers' Alliance and join a supportive network of dedicated, passionate youth workers like you!
	In 2009, the South End/Lower Roxbury Youth Workers' Alliance released a youth worker platform. Read it to learn about our core beliefs about young people and youth work.
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  *Provided grants to 6 agencies for cross-turf programming

        *Trained 25 youth workers in trauma-response

  *Received art donations from over 200 youth for our YouthShines Art Auction, providing a chance for neighbors to meet the proud young artists and support the YWA

         *Brought joy to hundreds of children & families at the 'I Dream A World' Holiday Party

  *Honored Youth Workers of the Year to Elizabeth Pabon and Linda Wells, as well as granting other awards to local businesses and peer leaders

          *Advocated for more youth jobs & more streetworkers to support high-risk youth

  *Saw YWA members recognized as community leaders

          *Offered assistance to youth workers in Mission Hill & elsewhere to develop their own networks

How can you help?

Please support children & youth in our community!

 Explore this site:

• Read more about the YWA.
• Look for local events and opportunities for youth and youth workers.
• Become a member by completing the membership form!

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