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What's Happening Now

Empowering Youth Voice to End Bullying

September 26, 2024

Spirit of Youth, in partnership with Anchorage Youth Vote, the Alaska Department of Health, and other community partners is offering grants statewide of up to $3,000 for youth-led programs and projects focused on empowering youth voice to end bullying in Alaska. Applications are open until October 25, 2024.

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Suicide Prevention PSAs

July 10, 2024

Spirit of Youth’s Coalition developed public service announcements, promoting use of 988 and the Alaska Careline. These messages were crafted by local youth to share the significant protective role that supportive adults and community engagement play in youth mental health and the powerful negative impact bullying has on the lives of young people. The PSAs […]

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