These kids today. . . SYPP Members at the Youth Organizing Institute

Well, after a return from a brief, sad hiatus (in Berkeley for a memorial service), I’m back with a new NP of the Week and, surprise, it’s based in Seattle and is of personal importance to me.  Yes, I use this blog to indulge my personal whims and preferences, sue me.  Anyhow, SYPP, or Seattle Young People’s Project has been around since 1992, helping empower teenagers, 12- 18, in the Seattle area.

SYPP plans events, forums, fundraisers and mediations in the Northwest that help teens get involved in political, environmental and social issues.  They raise money for various causes and work valiantly for social change.  I was a member in high school and it helped me feel more connected to my community and kept me out of trouble (well, mostly).  It’s hard to be a teenager; you know you want your voice to be heard, but sometimes it’s confusing to discern what, exactly, you want to say.  SYPP helps kids find causes and build alliances with other teenagers and they do a lot for the community.  They also sponsor and create a lot of drug-and-booze-free events for teenagers, creating positive social options for the under-21 set.

Here’s an example; SYPP members have fun while making their feelings about WASL crystal clear.

If you’re a teenager in Seattle looking  for a positive outlet for your energy and efforts, look no further.  SYPP currently accepts online donations through paypal, but we’re hoping they’ll get on board with DonationPay ASAP.

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