June 4 or 5, 2014, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM 

Indianapolis, IN 

With the increase of youth violence in our city and summer break fast approaching, many area organizations and youth programs are increasing efforts toward reducing violence and preventing crime among young people.

• Indianapolis Public Schools Police Department Detective, Roosevelt Lindsey
• Peace Learning Center Director, Tim Nation
• Forrest Manor Multi-Service Center - Brishon Bond

Register for Wednesday, June 4 at Brookside Park, Family Recreation Center, 3500 Brookside Pkwy S. Drive.

RSVP by Noon on Tuesday June 3rd for Brookside Park.

or

Register for Thursday, June 5 at Riverside Regional Park, Family Recreation Center, 2420 E. Riverside Drive.

RSVP by Noon on Wednesday June 4th for Riverside Park.

Lela Smith, 2011 Journey Fellow

Click here to access the press release for more information. 

Stephanie Patka, 2012 Journey Fellow

Minneapolis, MN 

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about youth research and development to join our team! Search Institute is currently recruiting for the following positions:

Vice President of Improvement Science
We are looking for someone who has the unique ability to connect research to education solutions and partnerships through program development & delivery and project design & implementation.

Research Associates
We are looking to fill two Research Associate positions, one with a qualitative research focus and the other with a quantitative research focus.

All positions are full-time and offer great benefits. Please visit our website for details on the essential job responsibilities, job qualifications & requirements, as well as how to apply: http://www.search-institute.org/about/job-opportunities.

Janet Wakefield 

The Youth Philanthropy Initiative of Indiana (YPII) is a signature program of the Indiana Grantmakers Alliance Foundation, staffed and operated by the Indiana Grantmakers Alliance. YPII works with a statewide network of more than 40 partner organizations with the common goal of engaging youth to "give and serve" within their communities.

For information and a wealth of resources, please visit: http://ypin.org/Home.aspx

Janet Wakefield 

Saturday, September 27, 2014

Peace Learning Center, Eagle Creek Park, Indianapolis 

Why you should go:  It's a good chance to get outside, exercise with your family, wear a mustache, have fun, and support a great cause!  

Early Bird Prices: $5 5k children, $10 5k youth, $20 5k walk, $25 5k run, $30 10k, and $35 15k and check-out the sponsorship opportunities which start at only $100 

Visit peacelearningcenter.org/mustachedturtle to learn more!  

Join us for an innovative online professional development course! Free and open to everyone, this course will teach participants how to identify and implement a local service-learning campaign using the new Roots & Shoots program model. 

Complete the course and mentor young people to lead change in their communities by mapping needs, collaborating with stakeholders, and designing practical solutions in the form of campaigns. Connect young people to Dr. Goodall's message of hope while facilitating a sense of empowerment that comes from helping others!  

Click here to learn more and register for the course! 

Janet Wakefield