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UNITED WAY YOUTH VENTURE

DREAM IT. DO IT.

United Way Youth Venture is a three-way partnership between the United Way of North Central Massachusetts, Mount Wachusett Community College’s Center for Democracy and Humanity and Ashoka’s Youth Venture. UWYV has been part of North Central Massachusetts for six years and has launched over 50 teams, 46 of which are still active. Click on box to the left to view team listings by school district..

Venture aims to change society's views of youth by catalyzing a mass movement of young people who have the vision and drive to make a difference.  We invest in young people, ages 12-20 to create and lead sustainable, community-benefiting clubs, businesses, and organizations. We believe that all youth have the capacity to become change-makers in their communities.

Through United Way Youth Venture, young people are taking the initiative to lead positive social change in their communities. We have seen significant evidence of this in North Central Massachusetts. The unique collaborative partnership between United Way of North Central Massachusetts, Mount Wachusett Community College and Youth Venture allows us to reach all youth, not just the gifted and talented, in our community. We work closely with educators, administrators and students within thirteen schools, to integrate Youth Venture into their curricula or after-school activities and achieve a greater impact across the community.

If you are a young person with an idea for bettering your community, we want to help make your dream a reality! We offer up to $1000 in start-up costs, materials, support and a network of like-minded young people across the nation, and worldwide! Check out our website at www.genv.net for application details, and to see what others like yourself are already doing!

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