From the Sept. HCI newsletter:
Northfield was honored as one of the nation’s “100 Best Communities for Young People” at the America’s Promise Alliance’s “100 Best National Forum” in Washington, DC, on September 22-23, 2008.
Three members of the Northfield Mayor’s Youth Council (who submitted the Northfield application) accepted the award from Alma Powell, chair of America’s Promise and wife of General Colin L. Powell. The Mayor’s Youth Council representatives included Andrew Tiano (chair), Hattie Ryan (vice chair), and Daniella Espinoza.
The forum included a series of workshops on best practices around increasing graduation rates and supporting positive youth development in one’s community. The Northfield youth also had the chance to talk with representatives from the other 99 winning communities and hear about initiatives underway in their cities and towns.
“Attending this conference allowed me to learn what other communities are doing to involve youth,” said Tiano. “Now I am better able to apply these new ideas and strategies here in Northfield.”
Northfield delegation receives congratulations from Marguerite W. Kondracke, President and CEO of the America’s Promise Alliance
“Attending the forum broadened my horizons to new ways of collaborating with other organizations in order to create the most impact on the community,” added Ryan. “I am excited to see the next steps for our community.”
America’s Promise provided funding to help with the costs of the youth attending the conference. Additional financial support was given by HCI.
To learn more about the 100 Best Communities for Young People award, visit: www.americaspromise.org/100best.
