Solar Youth, Inc

Solar Youth, Inc Kids Explore! Kids Do! Kids Teach! - Visit us at SolarYouth.org

Solar Youth’s mission is to empower youth from New Haven’s high-poverty neighborhoods to achieve lifelong success. We do this through our unique program model which includes LONG-TERM supportive relationships, and programs that happen IN their neighborhoods where youth EXPLORE their ENVIRONMENT, become PROBLEM-SOLVERS and practice LEADERSHIP.

Thank you, Friends of the West River Peace Garden, for welcoming our Green Jobs Youth Development Interns at the Peace G...
07/15/2025

Thank you, Friends of the West River Peace Garden, for welcoming our Green Jobs Youth Development Interns at the Peace Garden! 🌟

We’re so proud of our Green Jobs youth for leading the way in environmental stewardship at Solar Youth. 🌱

07/15/2025

Solar Youth, Inc has a mission is to empower youth to achieve lifelong success 🌟

Working in three high-poverty neighborhoods of New Haven, they provide hands-on learning, leadership development, and community connection through a one-of-a-kind program model.

From after-school and summer programs to service projects and teen internships, Solar Youth is helping kids grow into confident, capable changemakers.

✨ You're invited to our Youth-Led Zine Release Event! ✨This Friday, May 23rd, join us as we celebrate the launch of our ...
05/20/2025

✨ You're invited to our Youth-Led Zine Release Event! ✨

This Friday, May 23rd, join us as we celebrate the launch of our Spring Zine and a year of bold, creative expression from our talented youth! 💛

The event will take place at West Rock Nature Center at 1080 Wintergreen Ave, Hamden, CT 06514, from 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM.
We hope to see you there! 🌟

✨ About the Zine Project:
The mission of the Zine Project is to activate Solar Youth's community of high-school-aged youth from marginalized neighborhoods to artistically express themselves and build community awareness about trauma, mental health, and healing through zine-creation.

🌟 Thank you, F.O.S.Y. for joining us for The Great Give 2025!✨ Because of 182 Friends of Solar Youth, we raised $93,633 ...
05/13/2025

🌟 Thank you, F.O.S.Y. for joining us for The Great Give 2025!

✨ Because of 182 Friends of Solar Youth, we raised $93,633 to support our youth programs! ✨

Together, we're creating another magical summer where youth will grow as confident leaders grounded in joy and purpose. 🌱

To learn more about Solar Youth and your impact, visit solaryouth.org

Thank you to our amazing sponsors Lumos Dental, Wide Angle Vision LLC, Lewis G. Schaeneman Jr. Foundation, Brenner, Saltzman & Wallman LLP, and our anonymous sponsors!

☀ Why Solar Youth?At Solar Youth, young people learn how to care for the natural environment and one another, all while ...
05/08/2025

☀ Why Solar Youth?

At Solar Youth, young people learn how to care for the natural environment and one another, all while finding their own sense of joy. Whether it's adventuring outdoors, or simply practicing kindness towards others, young people grow with Solar Youth. 🌱

📣 Today is the second day of The Great Give 2025 and Solar Youth needs YOUR support!

💛 Double you impact today! Gifts are matched 1:1 until the end of day thanks to our amazing sponsors.

✨ Donate here to support future leaders: https://www.thegreatgive.org/organizations/solar-youth

Thank you to our sponsors Lumos Dental, Wide Angle Vision LLC, Lewis G. Schaeneman Jr. Foundation, Brenner, Saltzman & Wallman LLP, and our anonymous sponsors!

📣 Fuel the journey!🌱 When you give $500 to Solar Youth, you cover the cost of transportation to off-site, nature-rich tr...
05/08/2025

📣 Fuel the journey!

🌱 When you give $500 to Solar Youth, you cover the cost of transportation to off-site, nature-rich trips.

💛 Double your impact! Gifts are match 1:1 thanks to our incredible sponsors.

✨ Link to donate: https://www.thegreatgive.org/organizations/solar-youth

Thank you to our amazing sponsors Lumos Dental, Wide Angle Vision LLC, Lewis G. Schaeneman Jr. Foundation, Brenner, Saltzman & Wallman LLP, and our anonymous sponsors!

The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven

📣 Lift a young leader today!🌱 When you give $250 to Solar Youth, you provide a weekly stipend for a Youth Educator Inter...
05/07/2025

📣 Lift a young leader today!

🌱 When you give $250 to Solar Youth, you provide a weekly stipend for a Youth Educator Intern.

💛 Double your impact today! Gifts are matched 1:1 thanks to our incredible sponsors.

✨ Link to donate and support future leaders: https://www.thegreatgive.org/organizations/solar-youth

Thank you to our amazing sponsors Lumos Dental, Wide Angle Vision LLC, Lewis G. Schaeneman Jr. Foundation, Brenner, Saltzman & Wallman LLP, and our anonymous sponsors!

The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven

"Mommy, I had so much fun today. The best part was the hike!" - HelenGrace, age 7At Solar Youth, we support young people...
05/07/2025

"Mommy, I had so much fun today. The best part was the hike!" - HelenGrace, age 7

At Solar Youth, we support young people like HelenGrace as they grow to be more confident, curious, and joyful through transformative outdoor adventures!

💛 Support Solar Youth today and double your impact! Gifts are matched 1:1 thanks to our amazing sponsors.

✨ Donate at https://www.thegreatgive.org/organizations/solar-youth ✨

Thank you to our incredible sponsors Lumos Dental, Wide Angle Vision LLC, Lewis G. Schaeneman Jr. Foundation, Brenner, Saltzman & Wallman LLP, and our anonymous sponsors!

📣 You can help send youth exploring this summer!🌱 When you give $100 to Solar Youth, you support offsite field trips to ...
05/07/2025

📣 You can help send youth exploring this summer!

🌱 When you give $100 to Solar Youth, you support offsite field trips to state parks, museums, and so much more.

💛 Double your impact TODAY! Gifts are matched 1:1 thanks to our incredible sponsors.

✨ Link to donate: https://www.thegreatgive.org/organizations/solar-youth ✨

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Thank you to our amazing sponsors Lumos Dental, Wide Angle Vision LLC, Lewis G. Schaeneman Jr. Foundation, Brenner, Saltzman & Wallman LLP, and our anonymous sponsors!

The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven

📣 Donate TODAY! The Great Give 2025 has begun and Solar Youth needs your support!💛 Double your impact! Gifts are matched...
05/07/2025

📣 Donate TODAY! The Great Give 2025 has begun and Solar Youth needs your support!

💛 Double your impact! Gifts are matched 1:1 thanks to our sponsors until end of day May 8th.

🌱 Help us reach our goal of $100,000 to empower youth to explore the outdoors.

✨ Link to donate: https://www.thegreatgive.org/organizations/solar-youth ✨
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Thank you to our sponsors Lumos Dental, Wide Angle Vision LLC, Lewis G. Schaeneman Jr. Foundation, Brenner, Saltzman & Wallman LLP, and our anonymous sponsors!

The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven

📣 Gear up for growth!-----🌱 When you give $50 to Solar Youth, you provide supplies for youth outdoor adventures💛 Double ...
05/06/2025

📣 Gear up for growth!
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🌱 When you give $50 to Solar Youth, you provide supplies for youth outdoor adventures

💛 Double your impact! Gifts matched 1:1 thanks to our incredible sponsors Lumos Dental, Wide Angle Vision LLC , Lewis G. Schaeneman Jr. Foundation, Brenner & Wallman LLP, and our anonymous sponsors!

✨ Link to donate and support young explorers: https://www.thegreatgive.org/organizations/solar-youth ✨

The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven

Address

53 Wayfarer Street
New Haven, CT
06515

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 6pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 6pm
Thursday 9:30am - 6pm
Friday 9:30am - 5pm

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+12033874189

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