The Power of Youthful People

Did you read about Youth Venture's latest projects in the Nashua Telegraph today? In a partnership with United Way of Greater Nashua, Youth Venture evaluates student teams who apply as a Venture Team to create, run and manage  a team that provides a sustainable community benefit. Approved teams earn a one-time grant of $1000 to launch their project.

Isn't this a great example of effective leveraging? United Way, who has funds and know-how, works with Youth Venture, who knows students and have know-how, and Nashua Community College, who have students and know-how, to recruit students to select a project and propose a solution. Hopefully, the insight that the teams have into youth problems and solutions will make them especially effective. Meanwhile, the students are learning entrepreneurial skills and making a real difference in their community. Most teams involve collaboration between high school and Nashua Community College youth.

What kind of projects? Well, 21 different teams have been approved in the past four years. In the most current group, Team Make A Scene is tackling cleanup of Nashua outdoor spaces, partnering with Nashua Parks and Recreation. Urban ABC's will provide alternatives to graffiti with weekly art classes and creation of public murals. These young people are really investing in our community. Thanks to the Youth Venture and United Way leaders for paving the path.  More information at United Way.