Youth Development Resource Center - Detroit

Last call for EAYD applications! Our Equity Accelerator for Youth Development application closes on August 5th, 2024 - make sure to submit your application for this year's cohort by August 5! To apply, visit: https://lnkd.in/g-5mnN7Q

Applications are open for the upcoming EAYD cohort! We encourage BIPOC leaders in youth development who would like to gain advocacy and professional skills to apply. To register for the informational session on Tuesday, July 16 from 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM, click HERE: https://bit.ly/4cAIprs For more information about EAYD and to apply, please click HERE: https://bit.ly/4cz8cQK

We're excited to share a recap video from our Unify to Liberate summit. Thank you to all of our attendees, workshop leaders, speakers, panelists, and community members for attending! We had a great time learning and building with you all. . . . #Detroityouth #Detroit #professionaldevelopment

We wanted to extend our sincere appreciation to everyone who attended our 2024 YDRC Unify to Liberate Summit last week! The summit was indeed filled with insightful discussions, engaging sessions, and meaningful networking opportunities. A special thank you to: -Terry Whitfield for his inspiring keynote address -Myka Burley for her outstanding job as our host -Our workshop facilitators, whose expertise and dedication provided attendees with actionable strategies and fostered engaging conversations -Kerrie Mitchell for moderating the lunch panel -Our amazing panelists, Cyekeia Lee, Erin Skene-Pratt, Vanessa Samuelson, Angelica Williams, and Janiala Young, who provided valuable insights and fostered dynamic discussions (a very special shout out to our two youth panelists, Angelica and Janiala, for demonstrating youth leadership!) During the summit, we were honored to recognize several individuals and organizations for their exceptional contributions. We presented the following awards: -Emerging Advocate Awardee: Sylice Lee -Dr. Sara Plachta Elliott Awardee: Developing K.I.D.S. -Liberatory Innovator Awardee: BEDAD -Ecosystem Activator Awardee: Teen Hype -Michigan After School Partnership Community Awardee: Tyra Mona' Moore Congratulations to all the awardees for their remarkable achievements and dedication! We were also delighted by King Bethel's incredible performance, whose talent added a wonderful touch to our event. Thank you to our exhibitors and vendors: Mad Science Detroit Detroit Kids Matter Discover You Developing K.I.D.S. City of Detroit Keetz Production Luxe Event Rentals Fellowship Chapel Conference Center Heart of the City Photography Star Runner, LLC Myka Burley King Bethel Thank you to our dedicated volunteers: Zara Northover, Angel Hunter, Alexis Brown, Chris Harris, Marcia Gardner, and Armani Arnold. Your hard work and commitment were instrumental in ensuring the event ran smoothly. Lastly, we owe a big thank you to our sponsors, whose generous support made this summit possible! -Co.act Detroit -Michigan Afterschool Partnership -Gather Insight, LLC

Community & Nonprofit Leaders. Activists. Educators. Policymakers. Funders. #YouthDevelopment Experts. What do they have in common? Tomorrow they’re taking part in "Unify to Liberate: Detroit's Youth Development Ecosystem Summit." Will you be there? https://detroitydrc.org/

Congratulations to Sarah Weisbarth of @DiscoverYouPrograms who will be presenting at the Unify to Liberate Summit tomorrow at @FellowshipChapelUCC. Register today and gain insights, tools & tips on the science of well-being: http://bit.ly/ydrcsummit #YouthDevelopment

Congratulations to Jazmyn Bradford of @jbtheresource who will be presenting at the Unify to Liberate Summit May 21 at @FellowshipChapelUCC. Register today to learn more about building strong foundations: http://bit.ly/ydrcsummit #YouthDevelopment

Calling all #YouthDevelopment champions! Next week is your opportunity to have your voice heard and to be part of the plan for Detroit’s #FutureLeaders. Join us on May 21 for "Unify to Liberate: Detroit's Youth Development Ecosystem Summit" http://bit.ly/ydrcsummit

Congratulations to Yolanda Hudson of @GatewayGrantWriting, who will be presenting at the Unify to Liberate Summit on May 21 at @FellowshipChapelUCC. Register today to learn about SMART goals and planning: http://bit.ly/ydrcsummit #YouthDevelopment

Ready to apply your ideas, inspiration, and energy to the #YouthDevelopment ecosystem? Join us for the “Unify to Liberate” summit on May 21 where we’ll turn innovations into action in support of #DetroitYouth! Time is running out - register today: http://bit.ly/ydrcsummit