Democracy must be learned by each generation. YMCA Youth and Government™ in Oregon is a civic engagement program empowering high school students to participate in government. Part of a nationwide initiative, Oregon's program offers model government simulations, hands-on leadership experience, and advocacy and service-learning activities to foster civic responsibility. 📢 Announcements: 78th Legislative Conference: Pre-Legislative Assembly - January 13, 10 am - 5:30 pm, West Salem High School, Salem February 21, 2024 (Elected Officer Training), Withnell YMCA, Salem February 22-24, 2024 Willamette University, Salem REGISTER NEW DELEGATIONS (Registration is open) No need for returning delegations to re-register.
Become a Friend of Oregon YMCA Youth and Government. Learn more about the history of Youth and Government | ![]() Thank you #pacificorp for your support of this amazing civic education program. Your grant will provide scholarships to youth from around the state. Thanks for being an Oregon Alliance of YMCAs partner! The Pacific Power Foundation is part of the PacifiCorp Foundation, one of the largest utility-endowed foundations in the United States. The foundation was created in 1988 by PacifiCorp, an electric utility serving 1.9 million customers in six western states as Pacific Power (Oregon, Washington and California) and Rocky Mountain Power (Utah, Wyoming and Idaho). The foundation’s mission, through charitable investments, is to support the growth and vitality of the communities served by Pacific Power and Rocky Mountain Power. For more information, visit www.pacificpower.net/foundation. |