In the Summer of 2020 I found myself sitting alone in my room for much of the day, just like the days and weeks before that. As we all know the world was enduring the pandemic, isolating ourselves for the
General Orientation Recap
Each year hundreds of Youthlinc participants gather for the kickoff of the new Service Year at General Orientation. This is always one of the biggest events of the year. As staff, team leadership, and Youthlinc Alumni we love when we
Executive Director on Civics Panel with @SharonSaysSo at UVU
In October, Executive Director Justin Powell, was invited to be on a panel at a civics education conference held at Utah Valley University. The panel was moderated by Stan Swim, the Chief Program Officer at Bill of Rights Institute based
Peru Impact Report
Youthlinc World’s Fair 2023
Youthlinc held our Annual Benefit on Saturday, August 26 at the Utah Cultural Celebration Center. The theme this year was “Worlds Fair” and we did things a little differently than in the past. During the beautiful international silent auction, Youthlinc
Youthlinc Service Year 2023: A Year of Transformation and Connection
Welcome to our reflection on the incredible Youthlinc Service Year 2023! This past year has been nothing short of extraordinary, filled with unforgettable adventures, profound connections, and life-changing moments. Join us as we take a trip down memory lane and
Real Life Program Expands Mission and Impact: Serving Refugees from Kindergarten to High School
Introduction Real Life was born in 2010 when the United States was facing the Great Recession. At the time, Youthlinc’s main programs focused on the Service Year and the Young Humanitarian Award. Youthlinc leadership was worried about how the Recession
Youthlinc’s First Ever Trip to India
“In Utah’s embrace, we dwell. Souls familiar with its mountainous spells. Yet fate has whisked them afar, it seems, to West Bengal’s land of vibrant dreams. Amidst the plains where Ganges does flow, they walk on foreign soil’s glow. Each
Youthlinc’s Service Year 2024
Are you a young person looking for a way to engage in meaningful service projects? Look no further than Youthlinc’s Service Year Program. The Service Year Program provides young people with a variety of opportunities to make a difference in
Youthlinc’s Global Community Leadership Program
The Global Community Leadership (GCL) Program is one of Youthlinc’s core programs in partnership with Utah State University and Utah Valley University designed to meet the demand of college students. Participants are encouraged to enroll for credit through USU and