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posted Nov 17, 2011 9:32 AM by Melanie Gonsecki   [ updated Nov 17, 2011 9:34 AM ]
The genesis of our relationship with the US Conference of Mayors can be traced back to Sam Beard's pioneering work in community development with the National Development Council. Because much of that work centered on engaging and supporting mayors, Sam developed and maintained relationships with many of the country's leaders.

When we were looking to launch the Youth Service Challenge, it was a natural fit to approach the US Conference of Mayors and invite them to partner with us in highlighting the ways that young Americans are making a difference in their communities, and in the world around them.


                         
The response from the US Conference of Mayors was nothing short of terrific. They loved the idea, and invited us to formally launch the Youth Service Challenge at their 78th Annual Conference of Mayors in Oklahoma City in June 2010. At that event, and the two following conferences in Washington DC (January 2011) and Baltimore (June 2011), we have continued to update them on our progress and provide them with easy ways for their cities to be part of the Youth Service Challenge. As a result, we have signed up over 100 cities to work with us, and in the first year over 40 mayors hosted celebrations of service events.

Above: Mayor Booker of Newark, NJ Right: Mayor Baker of Wilmington, DE.

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