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Mayor's Youth Council Projects

Since it began in 1994, the Mayor's Youth Council has played an active role in addressing issues facing Boston's youth. Check out the projects the Council has created and sustained over the years.

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    Mayor's Youthline

    The 1995-96 MYC mapped Boston’s youth resources, created a database and established a resource and referral line, staffed by teens, to make the information accessible to youth. The Youthline provides resources and referrals to youth, parents, educators and youth workers over the phone and in 2000, with the help of the City MIS Department, the database became available online. The Youthline phone number is 617-635-2240 and it is open weekdays 11-7 and 10-6 on school vacations.
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    Mayor's Youth Summit

    Each year, the Mayor’s Youth Council brings together over 1,500 Boston young people ages 12-18, their youth workers, adult volunteers and youth service agencies to celebrate Boston’s young people. Youth speakers, entertainers, skits and resource tables highlight all of the youth activities in the city. The summits’ themes show that young people have talents, options and support.
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    Positive Image Awards

    The Positive Image Awards honor young people who are good role models to their peers. The Mayor presents the awards annually to teens that have accomplished impressive goals in their communities and schools.

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  • Mayor's Youth Council Reception 2011

    Mayor Menino joins the Mayor's Youth Council to celebrate incoming and outgoing members at the 2011 MYC Reception.

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  • MYC Celebrate Its 15th Anniversary

    Since Mayor Menino launched the first iteration of the Mayor’s Youth Council 15 years ago, over 100 cities across the United States and around the world have modeled their youth programs after it.

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