Mission

Youth service america believes that young people communities and our democracy thrive when we all work together for the common good. we're on a mission to make working together for the common good the common expectation and common experience of every young person in america. ysa activates young people ages 5-25 to find their voice take action and acquire powerful civic and 21st century skills as they solve problems facing their communities. ysa supports its activation campaigns with grants training and resources and recognition programs for young people and their adult champions. youth-led projects use awareness service advocacy and philanthropy asap strategies to create social and environmental change.