USRWYEC's Youth Programs & Activities empower refugee and immigrant youth to develop leadership, confidence, academic success, and life skills in a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment. Through mentorship, education, recreation, and community engagement, we help young people build the knowledge, resilience, and opportunities they need to become successful leaders and active contributors to their communities.

Programs & Activities

• Leadership development and  mentorship
• Academic tutoring and homework  assistance
• College and career readiness
• STEM, digital literacy, and  technology workshops
• Financial literacy and  entrepreneurship
• Life skills and workforce readiness
• Sports, fitness, and recreational activities
• Arts, music, dance, and  cultural expression
• Community service and volunteer opportunities
• Civic engagement and youth leadership councils
• Mental health, wellness, and  resilience education
• Anti-bullying, violence prevention, and conflict resolution
• Cultural exchange and diversity programs
• Summer camps and after-school enrichment
• Scholarships, internships, and career exploration
• Environmental stewardship and community clean-up projects

 Whether you're a young person, parent, volunteer, educator, or community partner, there are many ways to support and participate in USRWYEC's Youth Program.

• Join the Program – Participate in leadership, mentorship, educational, and recreational activities.
• Become a Mentor – Inspire and guide refugee and immigrant youth by sharing your knowledge, skills, and experience.
• Volunteer – Assist with tutoring, workshops, sports, cultural events, and community service projects.
• Partner with Us – Schools, businesses, nonprofits, and community organizations can collaborate to expand opportunities for youth.
• Host a Workshop – Share expertise in career development, financial literacy, technology, health, entrepreneurship, or leadership.
• Offer Internships or Job Shadowing – Help youth gain real-world experience and prepare for future careers.
• Sponsor a Youth Program – Support scholarships, educational materials, leadership activities, field trips, and special events.
• Donate – Your financial or in-kind contributions help provide resources, equipment, meals, transportation, and learning opportunities.
• Advocate – Help raise awareness and champion opportunities that empower refugee and immigrant youth to succeed.

Together, we can inspire the next generation of leaders by creating opportunities for learning, leadership, service, and lifelong success.

Community Service and Youth-Led Initiatives: USRWYEC empowers refugee and immigrant youth to identify community needs, design solutions, and lead meaningful service projects that create positive change. Through volunteerism, neighborhood improvement activities, civic engagement, environmental stewardship, cultural events, and peer-led outreach, youth develop leadership skills, teamwork, responsibility, and a lifelong commitment to serving their communities while making a lasting impact.

Inspiring refugee and immigrant youth to become confident, resilient, educated, and community-minded leaders who are prepared for higher education, meaningful careers, and lifelong success.