The YMCA Center for Youth Voice provides opportunities for students from across Minnesota to develop the knowledge, skills and motivation to participate in their communities and in democracy.
We invite young people to take part in authentic programs and events that encourage them to learn civics by doing civics.
We offer tools, trainings and experiences that allow students to explore and discuss important, sometimes divisive topics, with a goal of increasing tolerance and empathy.
We provide opportunities for young people to develop their voice and advocate for the issues that matter to them.
Research shows that youth civic engagement often leads to increased academic performance and improved social and emotional well-being. It helps young people build skills and networks that are valued in the workplace and can become a source of economic mobility. When young people feel equipped and empowered to act – and when they see their efforts achieve positive change – it can have a profound and lasting impact.
Rotary Curlers!!!
This was a fun afternoon, and everyone picked it up pretty quickly.
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All fines collected will be used to support local organizations such as 360 Communities, The Open Door, MOMS, etc.
For the meeting of April 22, 2026 there are 17 cards and 1 Jokers. The pot stands at $515.00.Ticket donations are: $1 for 1 ticket; $2 for 3 tickets; $3 for 5 tickets; $5 for 10 tickets; and $10 for 25 tickets. Three lucky winners are chosen each week; the first two tickets drawn win $5, the third winner draws a card from the deck in hopes of pulling an Ace to win a share of the pot. If a joker is pulled, it will cost the winner a $2 contribution to the pot. If the Ace of Spades is pulled, the pot is awarded equally to all who have pulled an Ace from the current deck, and the drawing starts over again. Congratulations Josh Clark for drawing the Ace of Diamonds and Brian Bessler for drawing the Ace of Clubs. They will be guaranteed 1/4 of the pot!
