Good afternoon YSAN partners! Thanks to those of you who were able to make it to our meeting this morning. If you missed it, below is the AI meeting summary and link to view the whole transcript and/or recording.
If you missed the meeting because you didn't know it was happening, don't forget to RSVP to our monthly meetings (see "events" tab) to get them on your calendar.
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Meeting Purpose
Monthly YSAN meeting to improve coordination and collaboration across organizations serving court-involved youth in Pierce County.
Key Takeaways
AmeriCorps program entering 4th year, with 16 members placed at 13 organizations; still have open slots but limited site partners
Imagine Justice Project pursuing independent 501(c)(3) status, recruiting board members
Several organizations (Alchemy, Hilltop Artists, Sea Potential) actively recruiting for youth programs
Ongoing challenges with finding affordable, accessible program spaces for youth-serving organizations
Topics
Community Building Activity
Participants shared how they like to show up for others personally vs. professionally
Common themes: acts of service, listening, sharing experiences, providing comfort/support
Some noted disconnect between personal approaches and work roles
Network Updates
Data project progressing slowly but positively; meetings with key funders to standardize youth violence prevention metrics
Kaitlan going on parental leave Nov-Feb; Our Sister's House to facilitate meetings
2025 YSAN meeting dates posted; still seeking hosts for Apr/Oct/Dec
Next meeting in October at Pierce County Juvenile Court
AmeriCorps Program Discussion
Entering 4th year with 16 members at 13 orgs; unprecedented number of part-time roles
Still have open slots but limited site partners to place members
Challenges: recruiting for admin roles, balancing site needs with member interests
Opportunities: workforce development, increasing representative staffing
Partner Updates
Alchemy Skateboarding: Seeking new facility, interested in collaborative multi-org space
Bryant Neighborhood Center: Bathroom renovations, new partnerships (Toolbox Labs, Remakery)
Elevate Health: Supporting reentry initiative, working with corrections facilities
Hilltop Artists: Upcoming fundraising lunch, mural project, after-school program openings
Sea Potential: Recruiting for Oct-Dec maritime program for Black/Indigenous youth 15-18
Tony Dike: Speaking at gala, new partnership with Spanaway Middle School
Imagine Justice Project: Pursuing 501(c)(3) status, recruiting board members
Next Steps
Partners to help spread word about Sea Potential's youth maritime program
Interested orgs to contact Kaitlan about AmeriCorps hosting opportunities
Those interested in IJP board positions to reach out to Kaitlan
Partners to consider hosting YSAN meetings in Apr/Oct/Dec 2025
View recording/transcript:
https://fathom.video/share/2opxQRxHFuasuogJK4XW-FFfESXAzHis