It’s Youth Advocacy Month 2026!
“No one organization can single-handedly solve the complex social issues we face today, it takes the collective effort of groups and communities working together towards a common goal”
Get ready to ignite your passion and make a difference! May is Youth Advocacy Month, and we're inviting you to join us in celebrating the incredible potential of Gen Z to shape a brighter future. With a series of inspiring events, partnerships, and social media campaigns, we're putting the spotlight on the power and importance of youth-driven initiatives.
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YAM 2026 Events
My Voice Matters Postcards At Kensico Dam Park
Trivia Night at the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
Understanding Organ Donation with Dr. Wakam
Nonprofit Marketing 101 Video Series With oDAC
YAM Partner Spotlights
Westchester Youth Alliance
The DREAM Program
Homeless Education Resource Office
Teens Under Construction
The Homeless Education Resource Office (HERO) works to provide necessary resources, supports and referrals to help homeless children and youth to be successful in school and have a positive school experience. Their range of programming and events aims at meeting a variety of needs including nutrition and clothing.
Teens Under Construction empowers youth to overcome mental health challenges through the transformative power of Hip-Hop culture by creating trauma-informed, culturally responsive programming that supports youth navigating real-life challenges.
Letters of Love
WJCS Center Lane
Kidney Disease Screening & Awareness Program
The Education and Art of Medicine
Kidney Disease Screening & Awareness Program is dedicated to helping community members learn about kidney health and how their own kidneys are doing. Catching earlier forms of kidney disease can help countless people since common conditions such as high blood pressure and diabetes are the leading causes of chronic kidney disease.
TEAM by Anjali uses anatomical artwork as a form of education and healing, donating pieces to medical offices to help create more comforting and meaningful spaces. Through art, Anjali raises awareness about mental health and wellness.
DREAM is a program that bridges opportunity gaps by providing no-cost programs to youth and their families. Professional stylists volunteered their time and talents to help DREAMers feel confident, cared for, and seen. DREAM’s Boston community culminated their school-year mentoring programming with a Spring Celebration shaped by youth voices.
The Westchester Youth Alliance empowers diverse high school students throughout the county to engage in community service, meaningful dialogue, and cultural awareness, equipping them with the skills to build connected communities and shape a more inclusive future.
Center Lane provides affirming supportive, educational, and recreational programming for LGBTQIA+ youth. WJCS Center Lane recently strengthened its community impact by participating in PrideWorks, Westchester’s annual LGBTQ+ youth conference that brings together young people, families, educators, and advocates for education, empowerment, and community-building.
Letters of Love provides emotional support to children battling serious illnesses through the creation of hand-crafted, heartfelt letters. Students writing hand-crafted letters to children in hospitals create moments of connection during times that need it most.
Projekt NYC
PALS Programs
Projekt NYC empowers NYC youth through education, leadership, and community service. This year, Projekt NYC partnered with the Astoria Park Alliance for the annual Astoria Park Beautification Day, mobilizing 75 teens from across New York City to contribute over 150 community service hours.
PALS Programs’ mission is to create inclusive camp experiences for people with and without Down syndrome. Their volunteer-led programs change attitudes, transform lives, and inspire a world of belonging.