National Service-Learning Conference

Growing as Leaders Through Service: Reflections From the 2026 Points of Light Conference

Contributed by Colin Lee, Menlo-Atherton High School Service Learning Center Thousands of people from across the country gathered in Washington D.C. for the 2026 Points of Light Conference in late June. The annual conference brought service leaders together to share innovations, advance impact, and build connections. As members of Menlo-Atherton High School’s Service Learning Center, …

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Intention, Impact, Equity

Contributed by Francis Bencik, SEF Grants Manager Held from March 26 to 28 in St. Paul, Minnesota, the 2025 National Service-Learning Conference organized by the National Youth Leadership Council brought together over 400 attendees from 36 states and 7 countries, creating a vibrant and diverse space for learning, collaboration, and inspiration. With many learning and …

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Moving from passion to action!

Contributed by the 2023-2024 Shinnyo Fellows, Ella Gray, Vanessa Torres and Vernice Heard, and Cassy Huang, Associate Director at UC Berkeley Public Service Center The 2023-2024 Shinnyo Fellows & Cassy at their workshop session The 35th Annual National Service-Learning Conference, hosted by the National Youth Leadership Council (NYLC), took place in St. Paul, MN on …

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A Conference to Remember!

The 34th National Service Learning Conference in 2023– Nashville, TN From the immediate humidity of the Nashville International Airport, to Tennessee’s famous hot chicken, the 2023 National Service-Learning Conference was off to a great start. The National Service-Learning Conference, hosted by National Youth Leadership Council (NYLC), took place in Nashville, TN from April 2-5. The …

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The Youth Shined at the 33rd National Service-Learning Conference!

Contributed by Rosie Wilson-Briggs, Program Manager, Environmental Science Center When I boarded the plane for the 2022 National Service-Learning Conference, I didn’t know what to expect from the experience awaiting me in Minneapolis. I had never been to a conference of this size, and while I was specifically planning to share about our youth service-learning …

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Seeking a Deeper Connection with My Community

Contributed by Leticia Ruiz, Shinnyo-en Hawaii Youth Association This year, we were delighted to support Leticia Ruiz, a Shinnyo-en Youth leader from Hawaii, to participate in the 32nd National Service-Learning Conference. Shinnyo-en Foundation has been one of the lead sponsors for the conference over a decade because we share a strong alignment with the conference’s …

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JUSTICE IN ACTION

This year, the National Youth Leadership Council (NYLC) hosted the 29th Annual National Service-Learning Conference at the Intercontinental St. Paul Riverfront Hotel in St. Paul, MN. The conference took place from March 11th through the 13th, and over 600 youth and adults participated. Among them were six Shinnyo-en Junior Youth (JRYA) and Youth Association (YA) members, along …

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National Service-Learning Conference, Anaheim 2017

Jose Hurtado, staff member of the Shinnyo-en Los Angeles Temple, joined six Shinnyo-en Youth Association (YA) members in attending the National Service-Learning Conference this year. We often found Jose taking detailed notes during the conference. He was also a thoughtful helper and companion to the Foundation staff as well as other YA members. For example, …

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Educate. Ignite. Transform.

The 27th Annual National Service-Learning Conference took place in Minneapolis this year, organized by the National Youth Leadership Council of St. Paul, MN. Over 800 students, teachers and professionals in the service-learning field gathered to learn, inspire and connect with one another. This intergenerational event created a unique atmosphere filled with positive and uplifting energy. …

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More Powerful Together

The 26th Annual National Service-Learning Conference in Washington D.C., organized by the National Youth Leadership Council of St. Paul, MN, convened over a thousand students, teachers and professionals in the service-learning field for learning, inspiration and sharing of challenges and successes. The theme of the conference, More Powerful Together, resonated with participants who come to …