2027 Youth & Government Annual Campaign; Give Youth a Voice

Bio: YMCA Youth & Government empowers high school students to become thoughtful, informed, and engaged citizens. Through hands-on experience in civic education, leadership, and public speaking, teens take on real-world roles in government—writing bills, debating policy, and learning the power of their voice. Each teen who participates in this program travels to the NY State Youth & Government conference in Albany where they gather with 900+ teens from across the state to showcase their work at the NYS Capital.

Your gift helps cover travel, training, and participation costs so all students can access this life-changing opportunity, regardless of their financial situation.

2027 Annual Campaign YAG