Excellence in Youth Leadership & Service Foundation
Inspire Empower Ignite
The Future of Our Communities Lie in the Hands of Our youth Leaders.
Some facts:
86% of leaders said they started learning leadership skills before they turned 21.
–Center for Creative Leadership
Youth Leaders are 5 times more likely to develop critical thinking and problem solving skills.
–Gallup
Young people involved in leadership and services programs contribute an estimated 1.3 billion hours of community service each year.
–Corporation for National and Community Service
Why We Volunteer
We are committed to supporting civic, social, and fraternal youth groups that are rooted in their community, but often overlooked by larger foundations and sponsors.
Inspire
- Finding purpose to motivate.
- Encourage value-driven work.
- Recognize strength in others.
Empower
- Building a diverse and collaborative culture.
- Teach, guide, and mentor.
- Provide resources and scholarships.
Ignite
- Community impact by youth-lead initiatives.
- Educational opportunities.
- Inaugural Giving Campaign.
“Before you are a leader, success is all about growing yourself. When you become a leader, success is all about growing others.”
Jack Welch
CEO | Chairman, General Electric 1981-2001
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