YDEKC Field Notes – December 2016
Greetings YDEKC Members and Friends - As we look back on 2016 and forward to 2017, we are so thankful to live in a community that is resoundingly calling for the safety, security and sense of belonging that each and every young person - and adult - in our country deserves. [...]
Topic: Newsletter
YDEKC Field Notes – November 2016
Greetings YDEKC Members and Friends - This week, we spent the day with nearly 50 executive leaders of youth serving organizations at our Annual Member Summit. Together, we shared our hopes and fears, and most importantly - our commitments - to continue to advance equity and support [...]
Topic: Newsletter
YDEKC Field Notes – October 2016
Greetings YDEKC Members and Friends - Attending the National Summer Learning Conference hosted by School's Out Washington and NSLA last week here in Seattle provided a great time to reflect on YDEKC's first 5 years and how far we have come as a youth development field locally and nationally. Now, [...]
Topic: Newsletter
YDEKC Shared Advocacy Agenda – October 2016
Deep Dive into Advocacy: Our Shared Agenda What does it take to be an advocate? “In its broadest sense, advocacy means 'any public action to support and recommend a cause, policy or practice.' That covers a lot of public actions, from displaying a bumper sticker to sounding off with a [...]
Topic: Advocacy, Best Starts for Kids, Newsletter
YDEKC Field Notes – September 2016
Greetings YDEKC Members and Friends - Change is in the air with the crisp fresh autumn air! So many opportunities before us in the coming months to ensure young people are thriving in King County. We are thrilled to also welcome our new Communications and Database Coordinator, Eddie Cleofe, to our [...]
Topic: Newsletter