Youth Infusion

08/28/2026

08/28/2026

Ready to be the voice and lead the change? Youth Infusion’s Youth Leadership Advisory Board (YLAB) is FREE to join and open to teens ages 14–18 who want to build leadership skills, serve their communities, strengthen their voice, and connect with other young leaders across the region. Applications are due October 15, 2026, and the program begins November 1, 2026.

Apply here: https://www.youthinfusioninc.com/ylab-leadership-program

Flyer designed by: Karina DaSilva (Former YLAB Program Young Person, Now Youth Infusion Intern and Student at Rutgers University-Newark)

08/27/2026

Youth Infusion, in partnership with Youth Service America (YSA) and 9/11 Day, invites youth leaders, organizations, educators, and community partners from across Pennsylvania to join the Pennsylvania Statewide Partner Forum: New Era of Youth Service in America.

Friday, September 25, 2026
5:00 PM–7:00 PM EST
Virtual via Zoom (Must register to receive zoom calendar invitation link)

REGISTER HERE: https://youthinfusioninc.dm.networkforgood.com/forms/registration-form-a-new-era-of-youth-serivce-in-america-pennsylvania-statewide-partner-forum

This free statewide forum will bring youth and adults together to connect, collaborate, and coordinate around the future of youth service in Pennsylvania.

Together, we will:

*Build stronger statewide relationships
*Identify opportunities and barriers to youth participation
*Elevate youth voice and leadership
*Explore shared priorities for youth service, civic engagement, and volunteerism
*Begin shaping a Pennsylvania Youth Service Strategy

We encourage organizations to participate with at least one staff member and one youth leader.

Learn more about Youth Service America’s New Era of Youth Service in America initiative at https://ysa.org/newera/.

Flyer created by Youth Infusion Fellow, Aixa Grave.

08/27/2026

We are incredibly proud of Youth Infusion Fellow Chelsea Cirillo for the leadership she demonstrated this weekend through her CC Compassion Human Trafficking Awareness Movie Night at Fusia Center for the Arts.

Chelsea brought our community together around an issue that is difficult, but incredibly important: human trafficking. Through education, conversation, and the screening of SOLD, she created an opportunity for young people and adults to learn more about the realities of human trafficking and how each of us can play a role in raising awareness.

At Youth Infusion, this is exactly what youth leadership looks like. We believe young people should have the opportunity, mentorship, resources, and support to take the issues they care about and turn their ideas into action. We were proud to support Chelsea as she brought her vision for CC Compassion to life, and even prouder to see our community show up to support her.

A very special thank you to Fusia Center for the Arts for providing a welcoming space for this important event and for continuing to support young people in our community.

We are also grateful to Pennsylvania State Senator Rosemary Brown and Stroudsburg Mayor Ellen Currie for taking the time to attend, speak with those gathered, and show their support for Chelsea and grassroots, youth-led efforts to create change.

And thank you to everyone who attended, supported Chelsea, shared resources, and helped make the evening possible.

Chelsea, we are so proud of you. This is what happens when we trust young people to lead, give them the support they need, and create opportunities for their voices to be heard. 💜

08/27/2026

08/22/2026

We love seeing our Youth Infusion Fellows showing up and giving back in our community! 💙

Today, Chelsea Cirillo and Zarina Mustafina, Youth Infusion Fellows, joined Angels & Dragonflies for their Back-to-School Event, helping support local children and families as they prepare for a new school year.

There is something truly special about seeing a community come together with one shared purpose: making sure young people feel supported, encouraged, and ready to start the school year strong.

It was wonderful to see so many families come out and so many individuals and organizations willing to give their time and resources to make a difference.

At Youth Infusion, we are especially proud to see Chelsea and Zarina putting leadership and service into action. These are the experiences that remind us that youth leadership isn’t just about learning how to lead. It’s about showing up, serving others, building relationships, and being part of your community.

Thank you to Angels & Dragonflies and everyone who helped make this Back-to-School Event possible. Wishing all of the students and families a wonderful start to the new school year! 🎒📚

08/22/2026

Applications Are Now Open!

Are you ready to make a difference in your community, develop your leadership skills, and connect with other young leaders across Pennsylvania?

Youth Infusion's Youth Leadership Advisory Board (YLAB) is accepting applications for our next cohort!

As a YLAB member, you will:
💚 Lead service-learning projects that create real community impact.
💚 Build leadership, communication, and advocacy skills.
💚 Explore college and career opportunities.
💚 Earn volunteer and service hours.
💚 Participate in Teen Mental Health First Aid training.
💚 Attend the NEPA Youth-Led Leadership Conference in April and connect with student leaders from across the region.
💚 Build lasting friendships while making a positive impact in your community.

If you are 15 to 18 years old, we encourage you to apply.

Application Deadline: October 18, 2026
Program Begins: November 1, 2026

Scan the QR code or apply online today:
www.youthinfusioninc.com/ylab-leadership-program

Your voice matters. Your ideas matter. Your leadership can make a difference. We can't wait to see what you'll accomplish.

08/21/2026