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Atiya Wells Awarded NRF’s 2024 Crawford Prize
“When I found out I won the Crawford Prize, I was surprised. It’s heartwarming to know the impact we have on our local community is being seen and heard across the country. We just turned five. But we really hit the
Positive Relationships & Workplaces Help Foster Youth Voice
Many studies that examine potential solutions to complex problems highlight youth voice as a key component of success. Research shows us that including young people in decision-making processes about everything from
Erik Stegman Joins the NRF Advisory Council
NRF is pleased to announce Erik Stegman as the newest member of our Advisory Council. Mr. Stegman is the CEO of Native Americans in Philanthropy, an organization dedicated to strengthening and deepening connections
Youth Make Historic First Descent of the Klamath River
Paddle Tribal Waters is an remarkable program created by Ríos to Rivers that invites Indigenous youth to develop whitewater paddling and environmental advocacy skills while building community on and off the river. The
Summer Camps Help Kids Grow
The summer camp industry in the U.S. dates back to the mid-1800s. Thomas W. Gunn established the Gunnery Camp, a camping program exclusively for his all-male students, in 1861 in Connecticut. Only thirteen years later,
LGBTQ+ Youth Thrive in Supportive Environments
Research shows that the discrimination experienced by LGBTQ+ youth because of their identities is linked to an increased risk of suicide and lack of access to mental health care. This finding comes from a 2024 survey of
Extracurricular Programs are a Core Component of Youth Development
While school-based learning is an essential part of children’s development, out-of-school-time is equally important for kids’ growth. Out-of-school-time includes everything from summer camps to after school