Loudoun Youth, Inc.

11/04/2026

To every Loudoun teen who voted for the first time today: congratulations.

You stood in line, signed your name, and filled in a ballot that counts exactly as much as anyone else’s in this county. A few years ago you were reading about elections in civics class. Today you took part in one.

Voting is a right. Starting today, it is also your responsibility. Here is what that looks like after the polls close:

• Find out who represents you, from the school board to Richmond.
• Show up to a public meeting. Board of Supervisors meetings are open to you.
• Read past the headline before you share a post.
• Talk with someone who voted differently than you did, and listen.
• Bring a friend next time. Many 18-year-olds skip their first election because nobody asked them to come.

A strong community depends on people who stay involved between elections, and you just joined them.

Loudoun Youth is proud of you. Tag a first-time voter you know so we can celebrate them too.

11/02/2026

Have an idea to make Loudoun County better? Step Up Loudoun invites middle and high school students to identify a community challenge and develop a creative solution. Participants can join three virtual workshops, receive feedback from judges, apply for mini-grants of up to $500, and compete for monetary awards. All participants receive a certificate of completion. Applications open November 3!

10/30/2026

Thank you Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Community Services for recognizing your volunteers. It takes a village to build what you have! Super proud to be part of the celebration!

10/27/2026

What’s happening behind the feed is shaping our relationships in real life.
From social media to real-world connections, how we interact online matters!

Thank you, LAWS for inviting Loudoun Youth to be part of Behind the Feed: Media, Connection & Healthy Relationships.

Our youth leaders, the Builders, are trained to deliver the ReThink Citizens training, helping families navigate social media and online safety.

Want to bring any of these trainings to your community? DM us to learn more!

10/26/2026

Doing a happy dance around here!

Congratulations to Loudoun Youth, Inc.for being a Finalist in our Nonprofit category for our 32nd Annual Loudoun Small Business Awards 🪩🏆

“The young people we serve have had the greatest influence on our work. Their ideas, energy, questions, and determination inspire us to create opportunities that are relevant, empowering, and connected to the needs of our community.”

Check out their finalist spotlight on our blog: https://www.loudounchamber.org/32nd-annual-loudoun-small-business-awards-finalist-spotlight-loudoun-youth/

📣Tickets+Tables: www.LoudounChamber.org/SBA

10/22/2026

Loudoun County teens stepped into local government at Youth in Government Day, a tradition that has run in our county for more than 20 years.

Loudoun Youth is proud of the participants and alumni who took part this year.

Congratulations to Ela and Arda for receiving a proclamation from Board of Supervisors Chair Phyllis J. Randall, and to Raymond, Laila, and Dhevesh for sharing their experiences during the Advisory Commission on Youth’s State of the Youth presentation.

Thank you to Loudoun County PRCS for organizing the day.

Parents, if your teen wants a voice on the issues that shape Loudoun, follow Loudoun Youth, Inc. We share leadership and civic opportunities for middle and high school students all year.

Send this to a teen who belongs in local government.

10/20/2026

Our first outdoor Battle of the Bands, hosted by Loudoun Youth, Inc with Loudoun Youth Advisory Council and Loudoun County PRCS at One Loudoun, put local teen musicians on a live stage in front of their friends, classmates, and families.

The results:
First place: Sinner’s Head
Second place: Vital America Crisis
Fan favorite: Sinner’s Head
Best soloist: Kennedy Jade

Our winners now hold a spot in the Final Battle at Tally Ho Theater on March 5, 2027.

Round two is Friday, December 11, at Patton Hall in Sterling. Bring your friends, cheer for your band, and help pick the next fan favorite. If you play in a teen band in Loudoun, this is your path to the final stage.

10/15/2026

What would you change at your school or in your neighborhood if someone gave you the support to do it?

The 2027 Step Up Loudoun Youth Competition is open to middle and high school students across Loudoun County. You pick a real problem, build an action plan, and put your solution to work. Teams that make the strongest impact earn monetary awards and recognition from the community.

Join our orientation workshop to learn how it works.

Wednesday, October 21, at 7:00 pm.
On Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84318451790?pwd=g29wwSbCsxyMy3MuSIK4kbwyDK6eb9.1

10/13/2026

This Saturday!!

10/10/2026

Who better to teach parents about teens’ digital lives than teens themselves?

Our Loudoun Youth Claude Moore Community Builders are bringing generations together by delivering the ReThinking Digital Parenting Workshop to their own parents!

When teens lead the conversation, parents gain a firsthand look at the online world their children navigate every day. Real conversations. New perspectives. Stronger connections. That’s how we build understanding across generations!

A huge THANK YOU to ReThink Citizens for making this possible and supporting our youth as they become leaders, educators, and changemakers.

📣 We’re hosting another workshop in November! Stay tuned for details.

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