A full general session at the New York conference
Supporters

It takes a whole community.

Youth and Government happens because of the organizations, YMCAs, schools, volunteers and families who open doors for young people.

Our partnersSupport students

Thank you

Organizations that make it possible

Program owner

New York State YMCA Foundation

Owns Youth and Government and funds the Clement A. Duran Delegate Scholarship and the Cleveland E. Dodge Collegiate Advisor Award.

Program operator

Alliance of New York State YMCAs

Runs Youth and Government in New York, Connecticut and Rhode Island.

National network

YMCA of the USA

Leads the national Youth and Government network, the Youth Governors Conference and the Youth Advocate Program.

National sponsor

MissionSquare Foundation

Sponsors the national YMCA Youth Governors Conference, which our Youth Governors attend.

Scholarship partner

YMCA of Greater Rochester

Holds the Fosdick-San Antonio Memorial Scholarship fund.

Local partners

YMCAs and schools

The YMCAs, schools and community groups that host delegations and send students every year.

Our hosts

The places that open their doors

  • The New York State Senate and Assembly, whose chambers, parlor and hearing rooms host the conference.
  • The Albany County Courthouse, home of our judicial program.
  • The Connecticut General Assembly, at the State Capitol and the Legislative Office Building.
  • The Rhode Island State House and legislative staff.
  • Our conference hotels: The Desmond and the Hilton Garden Inn in the Albany area, the Hilton Garden Inn in Nanuet, and the Marriott Hartford/Windsor Airport.

The people

Volunteers and advisors

Teachers, YMCA staff and volunteer advisors coach delegations all year. Collegiate advisors, former delegates and community volunteers staff the conferences. Honorees and longtime volunteers are recognized in our Hall of Fame.

Support students

Help a student take part

Gifts to the scholarship funds help students attend conferences and national programs. During the 90th anniversary, the "9 for 90" and "90 for 90" campaigns raised money for student scholarships, and delegations run their own Y-Campaigns with donation bins and raffles.

To give or to become a supporter, contact dcaldwell@ymcanys.org or book a time to talk.