Youth Communication Employee Directory
Non-profit OrganizationsNew York, United States11-50 Employees
Youth Communication is a non-profit organization based in New York City that focuses on elevating teen voices to drive real change. Since 1980, it has worked with youth facing systemic challenges—such as students of color, LGBTQ+ youth, recent immigrants, those in foster care, unhoused, and economically struggling youth—to tell true stories aimed at supporting peers and guiding more equitable and effective services from adults in education and youth-serving roles. The organization runs an award-winning writing program where NYC teens work one-on-one with professional editors to craft personal narratives for the benefit of others facing similar challenges, alongside an education program that provides culturally responsive social and emotional learning resources to teachers, after-school staff, and related professionals. The goal is to center youth voice in classrooms and learning communities, reinforcing students’ confidence and sense of self-worth while clarifying who is in the classroom for educators and other adults involved. A recent development includes a partnership with the Huo Family Foundation, reflecting ongoing collaboration to support its mission.
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