YouthReach funded programs help young people deepen and widen their connections with peers, mentors, and to their own education and career possibilities
YouthReach funding nurtures the creativity and leadership potential of young people through the arts, humanities, and sciences
YouthReach programs help youth acquire social, emotional, and academic skills through centering youth voices, equity, and collective action
Their concerns, needs, and wisdom
Our new report summarizes the participation, demographics, challenges, and successes of 85 Creative Youth Development organizations last year
These 85 funded programs span a broad range of organizations and disciplines across the Commonwealth
The public-private partnership between Mass Cultural Council and EdVestors continues to be a vehicle for systems change
85 Creative Youth Development programs across the state share their challenges and successes
CYD orgs identified staffing, mental health, and a need for consistent networking as primary challenges
During the first year of the pandemic, CYD groups throughout Massachusetts pivoted their operations rapidly to maintain and deepen connections with young people.