by: Lori Mueller, YouthZone Executive Director

Did you know that teens who are connected to their communities take better care of their communities? At YouthZone we work hard to provide opportunities for young people to feel connected and good about the community they live in. That seems simple enough but you may be surprised at the number of kids who don’t know or care what is going on in their own community. Their community can also include their school, church, clubs or sports team. It is so important for youth to feel a part of something bigger than themselves. So as parents, teacher or people who work with youth, make the effort to get your kids connected by volunteering: reaching out to other groups, meeting local business owners and shadowing them for a day, going behind the scene of your local city council, volunteering on a non-profit board … and the list goes on. If you would like to have more information about how to get your child involved call YouthZone at 945-9300.