100 Best Communities for Youth- 2005 Results

100 Best Communities for Young People - 2005 Results

The 100 Best Communities for Young People competition honors outstanding efforts on behalf of young people by multiple sectors of communities. In cities, suburbs, small towns and counties across the country, this annual competition is leading communities to assess their efforts, work more effectively together for young people, and share best practices.

The following Michigan Communities were recognized as outstanding communities for young people in 2005:

Jackson

Jackson County is receiving the 100 Best honor, in part, because of the community’s emphasis on providing opportunities for young people to become actively involved in addressing community needs and collaborative programs on behalf of children and youth. Community leadership groups for youth include: the Teen Advisory Panel of the United Way of Jackson County, Youth Advisory Committee of the Jackson County Community Foundation, and the Student Leadership Forum of the Jackson County Intermediate School District. Young people in Jackson County benefit from programs and services provided by: the Jackson Youth Partnership; Mentoring Collaborative of Jackson County; Great Parents Great Start; and Full Circle-Balanced Justice for Kids and the Community.

For more information contact:

Ms. Erin Skelly-Smith, Executive Director

Jackson Nonprofit Support Center

1100 Clinton Road, Ste. 215

Jackson, MI 49202

Phone: (517) 796-4750

Fax: (517) 796-5981

Email: erin@jacksonnonprofit.org

Marquette/Alger

The Marquette and Alger counties region is receiving the 100 Best honor, in part, because of the community’s emphasis on providing opportunities for young people to become actively involved in addressing community needs. Young people benefit from programs by the police departments, schools, health department and juvenile court. Examples of innovative programs for young people include: 8-18 Media, Alger Parks and Recreation, Big Brothers Big Sisters special programs, and the Mentor Task Force. Another unique initiative is the Learning Network, which focuses on adolescent females and their needs through cooperative work by the Girl Scouts, the YMCA, the Women’s Center, the Children’s Museum, the United Way, and Big Brothers Big Sisters.

For more information contact:

Judy Watson Olson, Ed.D.

President & CEO

Great Lakes Center for Youth Development

307 S. Front Street

Marquette, MI 49855

Ph: (906) 228-8919 or Toll-free (888) 33YOUTH

Fax: (906) 228-7712

Email: jwatsonolson@glcyd.org



About Michigan's Promise Michigan’s Sites and Communities of Promise 100 Best Communities for Young People Public Policy Red Wagon Awards Resources Promise of Michigan’s Children Contact Us	100 Best Communities for Young People - 2005 Results The 100 Best Communities for Young People competition honors outstanding efforts on behalf of young people by multiple sectors of communities. In cities, suburbs, small towns and counties across the country, this annual competition is leading communities to assess their efforts, work more effectively together for young people, and share best practices. The following Michigan Communities were recognized as outstanding communities for young people in 2005: Jackson Jackson County is receiving the 100 Best honor, in part, because of the community’s emphasis on providing opportunities for young people to become actively involved in addressing community needs and collaborative programs on behalf of children and youth. Community leadership groups for youth include: the Teen Advisory Panel of the United Way of Jackson County, Youth Advisory Committee of the Jackson County Community Foundation, and the Student Leadership Forum of the Jackson County Intermediate School District. Young people in Jackson County benefit from programs and services provided by: the Jackson Youth Partnership; Mentoring Collaborative of Jackson County; Great Parents Great Start; and Full Circle-Balanced Justice for Kids and the Community. For more information contact: Ms. Erin Skelly-Smith, Executive Director Jackson Nonprofit Support Center 1100 Clinton Road, Ste. 215 Jackson, MI 49202 Phone: (517) 796-4750 Fax: (517) 796-5981 Email: erin@jacksonnonprofit.org Marquette/Alger The Marquette and Alger counties region is receiving the 100 Best honor, in part, because of the community’s emphasis on providing opportunities for young people to become actively involved in addressing community needs. Young people benefit from programs by the police departments, schools, health department and juvenile court. Examples of innovative programs for young people include: 8-18 Media, Alger Parks and Recreation, Big Brothers Big Sisters special programs, and the Mentor Task Force. Another unique initiative is the Learning Network, which focuses on adolescent females and their needs through cooperative work by the Girl Scouts, the YMCA, the Women’s Center, the Children’s Museum, the United Way, and Big Brothers Big Sisters. For more information contact: Judy Watson Olson, Ed.D. President & CEO Great Lakes Center for Youth Development 307 S. Front Street Marquette, MI 49855 Ph: (906) 228-8919 or Toll-free (888) 33YOUTH Fax: (906) 228-7712 Email: jwatsonolson@glcyd.org
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