American Red Cross

The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors. We have put together a list of ways young people can volunteer with the Red Cross through www.redcrossyouth.org. Check out the menu of youth volunteer opportunities and see what sounds fun and exciting to you. … Read More

American Cancer Society

“Relay for Life” is a community-run team event to fight cancer. Relays are held in Saratoga Springs and in Southern Saratoga County. Youth are welcome to set up teams of people (generally 8 to 15 per team) and fund-raise/participate in the Relays in June. Youth teams (those under the age of 18) do require a chaperone (must be 25 or … Read More

Adirondack Save A Stray

A no-kill animal shelter dedicated to finding homes for abandoned pets. Volunteer to care for and/or play with the animals.

Northeast Parent and Child Society and General Electric Honors Youth Squared on Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Northeast Parent and Child Society and General Electric honored Youth Squared – Youth Helping Youth as the 2011 Champions for Children- Kids Helping Kids Award winner. The Youth Squared – Youth Helping Youth Fund was honored as “Champions for Children” by Northeast Parent & Child Society Tuesday, May 3, 2011 at 5:30 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Troy, NY …  http://www.neparentchild.org

Youth for Change: Community Giving Fair on Saturday, November 21st, 2009

YouthSquared – Youth Helping Youth hostied the second annual Youth for Change: Community Giving Fair. This exciting event was held on Saturday, November 21st, 2009 from 10am to 3pm at the United Methodist Church, Fellowship Hall, 175 Fifth Avenue, Saratoga Springs. For our second annual event we are going to be having a “Youth Community Giving Challenge” where we will … Read More

Saratoga Partnership for Prevention

The Saratoga Partnership for Prevention is a coalition of community leaders, organizations, and citizens interested in decreasing youthful substance use, supporting families through the teen years, developing better relationships between youth and adults, and building family and community norms against drug use in the upstate New York community of Saratoga Springs. Community members are welcomed and encouraged to join.

Youth Squared on WAMC Radio

On March 10th 2009, Beverly Lazar Davis, founder of Youth Squared, and two members of the Youth Squared Advisory Council appeared on Round Table on WAMC, a Public Radio Station serving northeastern states, and were interviewed by Joe Donahue. An archive of the segment is available online at https://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1479101§ionID=231.

March 2009-“Reaching Out to Africa”: Tunahaki Orphanage, Tanzania, Africa

Awarded to Rebecca E. This grant will help to raise funds and awareness to help an orphanage in Tanzania, Africa. “Being able to truly make a difference in people’s lives excites me the most. These children don’t have adequate food, water, clothes or other basic necessities and to be able to change that is incredible! This project will help youth … Read More

March 2009-Emmanuel United Church Youth Musical: “Lifesong”

Awarded to Emma D. We have done a youth musical for the past 11 years. Admission is always free but we have a good will offering the benefits children in serious need. These children often have a serious illness that could potentially be fatal. The musical is a good way to get youth involved with the church while helping children … Read More

Saratoga Center For The Family

Volunteers play an important role at Saratoga Center for the Family. Our volunteer opportunities include: assisting with special event fundraisers as a committee member or day of event volunteer, helping out in our office with filing, mailings, answering phones, etc, building and grounds maintenance, opportunities to assist with childcare during center-based programs and helping to prepare, serve and clean up … Read More

Applying for a Youth2 Grant

A grant is a gift of money. Youth2 gives out grants up to $500.00 and can also match fund raising efforts up to $500.00. If you would like to apply to Youth2 for a grant, download the Current Grant Application and submit it to the address shown on the form. Be sure to review our list of past, successful grants … Read More

Sept 2008-Buying Books for the Bookless

Awarded to: Jesse and Emmet G-M. Buying BooksThis project was Jesse and Emmet’s effort to raise money to improve the educational opportunities in Sierra Leone. The funds will support a library, books and supplies for a High School in Conakry Dee. Their on-going commitment is to provide books for children who deserve to have the same learning options as children … Read More

June 2008-Ashokan Community Quilt Project (sponsored by Beverly Lazar Davis)

This quilt was made by a group of youths to help raise money for a Youth Scholarship Fund for the Ashokan Foundation, an environmental education and conference center nestled in the Catskill Mountains. Since 1967, school groups, organizations, families and individuals have come to Ashokan to reconnect with nature and explore the joys and rewards of community through hands-on outdoor … Read More

June 2008-Comfort Zone: Money for Hygiene Products

Awarded to: Holly F. Money was raised to provide hygiene products for impoverished people in Amsterdam, New York. Holly will use the money to purchase soap, shampoo, tampons and toilet paper in bulk because Food Stamps does not cover these items. Holly felt strongly that these items should not be considered luxuries. These items will be distributed to families monthly … Read More

March 2008-Malaria No More

Awarded to: Sabrina H. The funds from Youth2 were combined with Sabrina’s fundraising efforts to buy bed nets to help people prevent getting malaria and to help children and their parents with malaria to get better. Sabrina organized efforts in her school to help this cause and she did a great job promoting this project on the radio and in … Read More

March 2008-Saratoga Economic Opportunity Council & Healthy Transportation Network Bike Safety and Transportation Initiative

Awarded to: Ashley S. The aim of this project is to provide bikes for low-income young members of the greater Saratoga Community. We seek to promote self-sufficiency for low-income individuals and to promote a non-motorized form of transport better for human health and the environment. The money from Youth2 will go towards restoring the bikes to make them safe for … Read More