Hello Changemakers - from all of us here at United Way Youth Venture (UWYV), Changemaking and Portrait of a Graduate (POG).
The 2nd Annual Healthy Minds Virtual Youth Conference was a GREAT success. Students from all grades were in attendance as Corey DePina, from Zumix.org opened the event with an exciting keynote presentation and DJ Ome brought down the house with high energy and great music!
There were two Venture Team launches this month. The NoSo Homeschool group (Homeschool Changemakers) officially launched as a United Way Youth Venture Team. Their mission is to raise money to donate to the Adey Wildlife Rehabilitation. Operation Courtyard Cleanup from Parker Charter School launched with a mission to bring the school courtyard back to it's former glory.
We are looking forward to announcing the UWYV scholarship award recipients at the United Way Thank You event on April 27 at Great Wolf Lodge.
If you're looking for an exciting and fulfilling position - - UWYV is hiring! Part-time Outreach Specialist positions are open and applications are being accepted now. See below! And please share with anyone you think would be interested and a great asset to our team.
As always, we are grateful for your continued support.
~the United Way Youth Venture Team!
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Students of the North Central Mass community came together to learn from from passionate leaders, and from community organizations who are invested in supporting the youth in our area. This year’s Healthy Minds event brought health and real-world skill-building to K-12 schools across the region with a theme of “Curiosity and Connection”. Teachers and students were able to select from breakout sessions that sparked personal interests, satisfy curiosity, and help them plan for their future.
Corey DePina, of Zumix.org, motivated and energized the students through an inspirational keynote presentation to kick off the event. DJ Ome kept the tunes spinning and the energy up as students and teachers chose workshop sessions that reflected their own interests or included ideas in which they wanted to gain more knowledge.
All sessions were recorded and will be available shortly on our website! Stay tuned!
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Thank you to our 2022 Healthy Minds Sponsors!
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NoSo Homeschool Group, Homeschool Changemakers
Our first ever Homeschool group wanted to help the injured wildlife of North Central Mass by raising money for the Adey Wildlife Recue of Ashburnham, MA. After the Venturers did their research they came to understand the myriad of animals that Adey Wildlife Rescue assists and their need for funding to support their work. The Venturers will host a bake sale in front of the Farmer’s Exchange in Townsend to gather donations for their cause.
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