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Mission Statement

Mission Statement. To ADVOCATE is to speak out for a cause The Youth Advocacy Council is a group of youth from different backgrounds who want to improve the North Philadelphia community.

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Mission Statement

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  1. Mission Statement • To ADVOCATE is to speak out for a cause • The Youth Advocacy Council is a group of youth from different backgrounds who want to improve the North Philadelphia community. • The Council focuses on educating youth and their families on the roots of drugs, violence and lack of education. • Our mission is to develop leaders in the community who will affect change.

  2. REWARDS LOOKS GOOD ON A COLLEGE APPLICATION IT COUNTS AS AN EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITY INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES D.C. & HARRISBURG ADVOCACY DAY ATTEND TRIPS TO PLACES LIKE L.A AND MIAMI GAIN TIME MANAGEMENT SKILLS LEARN TO BE DEDICATED TO CHANGE

  3. Past Events • NCLR Lideres Conference in Los Angeles.

  4. Always have the chance to meet someone important… Bill Clinton- NCLR Conference Great Chance to network!!! Dwight Evans- Prep For Youth Mayoral Forum

  5. Always have an opportunity 2 Meet people all over the city…

  6. Networking at the Youth Mayoral Forum April 2007

  7. Future Projects • Summer Youth Works Health Project • Album • Juvenile Justice Postcard Campaign • “Sisters and The System of Sexism” Workshops • “Knowing Your Rights” Workshops • Latino Juvenile Justice Network (LJJN) Youth Sub-committee • Lot Renovation & Recreation Project

  8. THINGS TO REMEMBER!!! • Must have Time and Dedication • Participation is needed • Respect for all ideas • What can you do to make change? • HAVE FUN!!!

  9. Q & A Contact Information: Ikeem McFadden(e-mail): ikeemmcfadden@gmail.com Mariana Rodriguez (email):marianaisamar08@yahoo.com Bianca Diaz (email): biancamiranda09@yahoo.com Daniel Carino (email): Dan1carino@gmail.com

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