News Honouring the Life and Legacy of John Marsden
The John Marsden Prize for Writing for Young Adults will be awarded next year, honouring the late, great literary legend who passed away last December.
Marsden started his career as a teacher before his first book, So Much to Tell You, was published in 1987.
He went on to create one of the most successful ever Australian book series for young adults, the seven-book Tomorrow series.
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Mayor Backs Initiative to Boost Job Prospects of Hundreds of People in Solihull and Birmingham 
Mayor Richard Parker visited Colebridge Trust in Solihull to see first hand how it's helping hundreds of people find jobs.Colebridge Enterprises has provided over 500 paid jobs and work experience...more
Mayor Richard Parker visited Colebridge Trust in Solihull to see first hand how it's helping hundreds of people find jobs.Colebridge Enterprises has provided over 500 paid jobs and work experience...more
All Individuals First Receives Grant For $1000 From Los Alamos Community Foundation 
All Individuals First Receives Grant For $1,000 From Los Alamos Community Foundation.The grant is part of the Foundation's 10 for 10 Anniversary Celebration.All Individuals First is a non-profit that...more
All Individuals First Receives Grant For $1,000 From Los Alamos Community Foundation.The grant is part of the Foundation's 10 for 10 Anniversary Celebration.All Individuals First is a non-profit that...more
Bike Bus Reveal
Foundation: Madison Community Foundation
The Bike Bus fund supports the purchase of the vehicle, the cost of a wrap, an insurance fund and a gas and maintenance fund.We'll also use it to transport volunteers to bike donation drives outside...more
Foundation: Madison Community Foundation
The Bike Bus fund supports the purchase of the vehicle, the cost of a wrap, an insurance fund and a gas and maintenance fund.We'll also use it to transport volunteers to bike donation drives outside...more
Building Trust: Officer Jade Ford's Youth Program Gives Aledo Teens A Voice 
Building Trust: Officer Jade Ford's Youth Program Gives Aledo Teens A Voice.Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 22, 2025, and join us.The Rockridge FFA Annual Banquet will be held at 6 p.m.,...more
Building Trust: Officer Jade Ford's Youth Program Gives Aledo Teens A Voice.Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 22, 2025, and join us.The Rockridge FFA Annual Banquet will be held at 6 p.m.,...more
Empowerment Through Art: Cac-Funded Summer Youth Programs Offer Unique Opportunities 
The summer 2025 program offerings meld the arts with science and technology training.The six-week program serves youth ages six through 18 via the visual arts, dance, band, and orchestra.The program...more
The summer 2025 program offerings meld the arts with science and technology training.The six-week program serves youth ages six through 18 via the visual arts, dance, band, and orchestra.The program...more
News Honouring the Life and Legacy of John Marsden 
The John Marsden Prize for Writing for Young Adults will be awarded next year, honouring the late, great literary legend who passed away last December.Marsden started his career as a teacher before...more
The John Marsden Prize for Writing for Young Adults will be awarded next year, honouring the late, great literary legend who passed away last December.Marsden started his career as a teacher before...more
Youth Leadership Award Nominations Open 
Nominations are now open for the 35th annual Community Leadership Awards.The awards are sponsored by Bellevue Youth Link, a city youth leadership program.The Bellevue School District provides support...more
Nominations are now open for the 35th annual Community Leadership Awards.The awards are sponsored by Bellevue Youth Link, a city youth leadership program.The Bellevue School District provides support...more
Housing Next Executive Director Steps Down For A Career Shift
Foundation: Grand Haven Area Community Foundation
Brooke Oosterman, executive director of Housing Next, is wrapping up three years at the organization this week.She accepted the position of vice president of youth development for the YMCA of Greater...more
Foundation: Grand Haven Area Community Foundation
Brooke Oosterman, executive director of Housing Next, is wrapping up three years at the organization this week.She accepted the position of vice president of youth development for the YMCA of Greater...more
Meet Stachen Lett-Frederick, the CEO Championing Youth Mentorship… � Women of Influence 
Stachen Lett-Frederick is the CEO Championing Youth Mentorship and RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards Social Change: Regional Impact Winner.She is also the co-founder and CEO of the RBC...more
Stachen Lett-Frederick is the CEO Championing Youth Mentorship and RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards Social Change: Regional Impact Winner.She is also the co-founder and CEO of the RBC...more
Ypc Senior Shoutout: Mady Westerhouse
Foundation: Lilly Endowment
Mady Westerhouse is Vice President of the Youth Philanthropy Council (YPC) YPC is a youth-led initiative dedicated to cultivating philanthropy and leadership among students.Mady is particularly...more
Foundation: Lilly Endowment
Mady Westerhouse is Vice President of the Youth Philanthropy Council (YPC) YPC is a youth-led initiative dedicated to cultivating philanthropy and leadership among students.Mady is particularly...more
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Spotlight
Bixi Bikes – A Lesson for Social Enterprises
John Brothers, Principal of Quidoo Consulting, writes about the Montreal-based company Bixi who are mostly known for its Bixi Bikes. Just recently, Bixi filed for bankruptcy protection. The reason? Bixi is in major financial distress and its bikes have proven to be too “expensive to build, operate and maintain”.
