Youth Action Collective

05/29/2026

School’s out, summer is here, and June YAC service project sign ups are officially LIVE! ☀️

Looking for meaningful ways to keep your kids engaged this summer? Our June projects give families the opportunity to serve together, connect with the community, and make a positive impact—all while creating fun memories along the way.

Spots for projects are limited, so be sure to check out the available opportunities and sign up soon! We can’t wait to serve with you this summer.

https://www.youthactioncollective.com/home/anywhere/

05/27/2026

Did you know picture books can be a powerful way to teach kids of all ages about service, kindness, and community involvement?

One of our favorites is Hey, Wall—the story of a young boy named Angel who helps transform his neighborhood through a collaborative community mural project. This inspiring book highlights how kids can make a real difference, bring people together, and create positive change through creativity and teamwork.

Click this link for the online read aloud: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffg4jSxpRKE

After reading, try the suggested activity and challenge your family to use art as a way to brighten and strengthen your own community!

05/25/2026

Today, Youth Action Collective honors and remembers the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. 🇺🇸

Memorial Day is a time to reflect on the sacrifices made for the freedoms we enjoy and to remember those who served with courage and selflessness. As we gather with family and community today, we do so with gratitude for those who gave everything.

Wishing everyone a meaningful and reflective Memorial Day.

05/23/2026

YAC wishes you a very happy World Turtle Day! Check out this feel good story about an eastern box turtle named Rockalina 🐢

Rockalina was an adult eastern box turtle living in the wild when she was taken into a New York home in 1977. When a reptile rehabilitation center got a hold of her this February, they worried for her survival.

05/21/2026

Youth Action Collective makes it possible for children as young as 2 years old to serve alongside their families. But what meaningful acts of service can toddlers and preschoolers really take part in? Quite a lot, actually.

From coloring cards to pair with candy for our friends at Paul's Plan Ministries, to enjoying bingo and themed trivia with residents at Rosewalk Village, to helping pack dinner meal kits at Food Finders Food Bank, these young citizens are already making a difference in their community.

Never underestimate the impact of introducing service at an early age. Youth Action Collective helps remove the barriers that often keep young children from volunteering, making it easier for families to serve, connect, and grow together through meaningful community involvement.

05/19/2026

Check out the informal data we collected about the ages community members believe children can begin serving and volunteering!

At Youth Action Collective, we believe kids are capable of making a difference earlier than many people think—and we’re excited to share more soon about the ages YAC makes service possible for families and children in our community.

Where would your sticker go?

05/15/2026

Families are where compassion begins 💛

This International Family Day, we’re celebrating the power of families who serve together, grow together, and make a difference together.

At YAC, we believe even the smallest acts of kindness—when done as a family—can create lasting change in our community.

05/14/2026

Come say hello to the Youth Action Collective crew at the Leadership Lafayette’s volunteer expo happening 4-6pm at the Tippecanoe County Fairgrounds!

05/13/2026

Summer project alert!!! You bring the creativity- YAC brings the supplies!

Join us for a hands-on project creating summer-themed Perler bead designs to spread encouragement 💛

Creations will be shared with individuals through Paul’s Plan Ministries—just bring your creativity and heart to serve!

https://www.youthactioncollective.com/july-project-alerts/

05/11/2026

Did you say free??