What to Expect

• Apply & Pitch (March-May): Youth with a passion for social justice can apply and propose their own projects. Fellows will be selected in May. And at the end of May, participate in an 8-hour training to orient them to their YAC Social Change Fellowship.
• Summer Fellowship & Project Development (June–July): Fellows work 10 hours per week at $15/hr on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11-5 pm @ BRIDGES. This time will be used to independently develop their projects with support from an adult and youth advisor team. Fellows will complete a Project Launch Workbook to support them in launching their project by August.
• Ongoing Support (August–December): After the summer, fellows continue to work to implement their project. They will have in-person coaching/support meetings in October and receive a $200 stipend.‍
• Winter Celebration Showcase (December): Fellows present their completed projects to the community and receive their final $200 stipend as a fellow.

Why Join

• Gain Leadership & Project Management Experience
• Earn a Stipend for Your Work.
• Create Real Community Impact
• Work with Experienced Mentors & Advisors
• Join a Network of Young Changemakers

Impact

• For the BRIDGES neighbor-based projects (North Memphis/Uptown), we will have start-up funds available! 
• Projects:
  
  • Opportunity Bridge 901
    
    • Multiple news articles
    • Winner of the NCRM Freedom Award
    • 10 ambassadors
  • Youth Minds United
    
    • Multiple news articles
    • 15 protests
    • Viral Videos
  • Collierville Housing Accessibility Initiative
    
    • Recognized by the Collierville NAACP chapter