Youth in Action

YIA NEWS

Bloom with Youth In Action 2013

Thank you to everyone who came out and supported us at Bloom! Because of you, we are able to work with all the youth engaged with YIA to reach their personal and educational goals to create positive change in the community! 

Youth In Action Turned 15!

More than 100 YIA family members joined us for a fun night of food, cocktails, media, and Youth In Action stories. We launched our 15th Anniversary video and enjoyed a fun evening of socializing with old friends and meeting new ones! 

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EVENTS

2012 Recognition Event

This year's Recognition Event was captured by one of our alumni in this beautiful video. Watch the video now to see footage of our recent graduates and of the event. 

 

Did you miss Free Minds Free People 2011?

This July Providence and Youth In Action were host to the Free Minds Free People Conference, a national gathering of more than 700 students, activists and educators.  Click here to see a video of highlights from this great event, created by YIA's own Next Generation Media Team! 

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History

Our House

YIA headquarters is located in a 4-story house in the heart of South Providence. The home was purchased, renovated and developed through the efforts of our youth members, and is a physical symbol of the power of youth voice.  The house currently features 2 floors of office and program space, with unique elements such as a media room, college room, youth offices, and a kitchen for cooking and sharing meals together.  The 3rd and 4th floors of the home serve as affordable housing and the rental income provides support for a portion of YIA’s overhead expenses.

Accomplishments

Since 1997, YIA’s 700+ youth members have changed the landscape of Providence by reaching more than 10,000 of their peers with violence prevention programming, health education, multi-cultural events, arts programming and community renovation projects.

Art Park

A three-and-a-half year initiative, YIA youth petitioned the Providence City Council to allocate $390,000 of city funds to create the Art Park, transforming a dirt, vacant lot next to a middle school into a community Art Park which includes murals, mosaic benches and tables, a basketball court and a water park.  The idea for the Art Park was born from a neighborhood survey conducted by YIA youth, in which community members voiced their frustrations over the lack of safe and clean spaces for their children to play.  The Art Park, much like the house, is a visible product of the efforts of youth and community.