Innovation Center for Community and Youth Development

Innovation Center for Community and Youth Development connects thinkers and leaders of all ages to develop fresh ideas, forge new partnerships, and design strategies that engage young people and their communities. We help innovative programs become strong, sustainable ventures. We use what we learn from community organizations to inform research, funding and policy. We turn theoretical knowledge into practical know-how that advances the field of youth development and promotes social change.

The Innovation Center works to unleash the potential of youth, adults, organizations and communities to engage together in creating a just and equitable society. We connect local organizations, academics, policymakers and funders to learn, teach, support and inspire each other. Through face to face programs, online activities and learning events, we develop powerful alliances that cross interest and project lines. The result is new strategies that strengthen community and youth development and promote social change.

To find out more about the Innovation Center, visit : http://theinnovationcenter.org