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Youth Advancement, Resilience, and Innovation (YARI)

"Listen to other experiences. Read more, understand more, educate new people."
"Spread the word to my generation. Tell my history teacher. Teach my sisters and brothers so that they'll start with clean groundwater."
"...Start speaking up for others."
"...I'll also be able to better understand where people are coming from."

If you have attended an IRFC Youth Workshop, we invite you to become a part of Youth Advancement, Resilience, and Innovation (YARI).

Our youth group, YARI, offers a space for teens and young adults to build relationships, engage in meaningful conversations, and focus on access, opportunities, and progress as they create and grow together. More specifically, YARI offers youth personal and professional development which includes community and civic engagement. And YARI fosters mental health and well-being for youth, as well as access to individuals and resources that help reduce isolation, while building their skills, confidence, and a sense of community.   

YARI’s youth opportunities include:

  • Youth-led discussions, initiatives, and enrichment opportunities
  • Attendance at educational and cultural events, including museum outings and group excursions, to build bridges in our community and expand their understanding of opportunities and choices
  • College Preparation and Life Skills Opportunities 
  • Guest Speakers
  • An annual art and poetry showcase where youth express the impact of their collective work in the group
  • Community outreach at events and parades, including the annual Statehouse Youth Day, where youth meet elected officials
  • Volunteer opportunities for nonprofits and schools
  • Opportunities for creativity
 
Youth cite their involvement with YARI on scholarship, employment, and college applications, highlighting their leadership and interpersonal skills.
 
Join your peers who have attended our foundational Community Education and Training workshop! We trust and value the genius of young people and invite members to collaboratively guide the group.
 
Reach out to Jasmine Elizondo De Anda for more details. We hope to hear from you!
 
And if you appreciate the work of our Community Education and Training workshops and YARI, please click HERE to donate!
 
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