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
Real Life’s Financial Literacy Curriculum
Real Life started in 2010 with the objective of teaching “real-life” applicable skills to refugee and immigrant teens throughout the Salt Lake Valley. The main goal of the program was to assist students as they transitioned through the various stages
Real Life’s New Music Therapy Program
By: Melissa Pearson Over the past few years, researchers have found that there has been a major increase in the needs for mental health services within our country and communities. Collectively, we have all faced the fallout and effects of
Love Service 2022
Youthlinc is conducting our third “Love Service Challenge,” from February 12-18. We want to encourage all Youthlincers, past, and present to spread love through service this February. Participate in our daily challenge and spread your love of service to others
Youthlinc’s new Local Service Program: CONNECT, connecting communities through service
What is CONNECT? Utah high school clubs and organizations often engage in service projects to bring their group together in uplifting ways that also supports the community. Any club advisor or student leader knows that is easier said than done.
Service During the Holidays
As the holiday season approaches, many of us cherish the time we get to spend with our loved ones. One of the many beautiful insights we have gained throughout the COVID pandemic is how vital connection is in all of
Youthlinc Local Projects 2021
This year, for the first time ever, Youthlinc implemented service experience trips for volunteers to take part in locally. These served as an opportunity not only for humanitarians who were unable to travel internationally this year due to COVID-19, but also for participants to see the many ways they
Grandeur Peak Invests in Service Ethic of Young Humanitarians
Grandeur Peak Global Advisors has supported Youthlinc for the past two years in a variety of ways. They have supported TWENTY students taking part in the Service Year and Global Community Leadership programs. Due to their investment, over 3,000 hours
New Real Life Partner – Umoja Generation
By: Shelly Burningham Youthlinc – Real Life is pleased to announce a new partnership with Umoja Generation. Umoja Generation is a Utah non-profit supporting refugee youth in the Salt Lake area. Fiston, Mwesige, founder and president, organized this program in
How to be a Humanitarian During the Holidays
For many of us, the holiday season is a time to give back to our communities and volunteer our time, talents, or financial means. With COVID 19 case counts surging throughout the United States, our holiday season has already begun