Quad Cities Interfaith is pleased to pass on information about an exciting opportunity for local youth to come together and be a force for positive change!
The Davenport Weed and Seed Youth Leadership Group invites local youth to their
Youth Summit
Saturday, May 15 2010
10- am to 1pm
Friendly House -1221 Myrtle Street Davenport
We want to share this with youth ages 13-18 in Davenport to join us for the Summit
Free! Food and Music!
This is hosted by Davenport Weed and Seed Youth Leadership Group, who have been working hard on this event designed to bring about positive change on some of the issues they are concerned about. The event is free and is open to youth ages 13-18 tyears old. Youth from local areas are welcome, but the focus for this summit will be on issues Davenport youth have identified.
Quad Cites Interfaith is a proud partner in the City of Davenport's Weed and Seed grant and has been coordinating and providing leadership training to the 35 youth currently participating.
Recently, the youth had a very productive meeting with the Mayor of Davenport, sharing some concerns they had and some possible solutions. They also got a commitment from Mayor Gluba to join them at the Youth Summit on Saturday, May 15th --- Great job leaders!
This event will have youth sharing their concerns on issues such as crime and violence, youth being pre judged as problems,and local funding for college with local public officials who will be asked to join the youth in taking action to bring about solutions.
Its not too late for youth to get involved either, we have another Weed and Seed Youth Leadership meeting on Wednesday May 5th at 3pm in the cafeteria of Central HS.
Please feel free to call QCI for more information about the program or the Youth Summit.
Spread the word and see you at the Weed and seed Youth Summit!