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 …
Contributed by Kyoko Sato, Shinnyo-en USA Head Temple, Redwood City, CA Peninsula Multifaith Coalition’s (PMC) 2018 MLK Jr. Day of Service was represented by 25 congregations, totaling over 430 volunteers who took on 21 projects across the Northern Peninsula area. About two thirds of the participants were returning volunteers from past MLK Jr. Day of …
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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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Over the past Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Peninsula Multifaith Coalition (PMC) held its 5th Annual Multifaith MLK Day of Service. This special event brought together 450 volunteers from 22 different faith houses to work on 24 community service projects throughout the Bay Area Community. Joining the Multifaith Day of Service this year were 22 …
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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. …
On January 18th, the gymnasium at Fair Oaks Community School in Redwood City was bustling with people and buzzing with excitement. The day was still young, but plenty of volunteers arrived bright and early to participate in the MLK Day of Service. Breakfast was provided at four different locations for the total of over 500 …
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Contributed by Shinnyo-en Seattle member, Michael May Every April, the followers of Shinnyo-en Seattle have dedicated themselves to the city that hosts their temple – Burien, Washington. This dedication comes in the form of volunteering at the annual city clean-up event, Burien Clean Sweep. The commitment of Shinnyo-en Seattle was made even stronger this year …
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 …
After months of planning, the Peninsula Multifaith Coalition dispatched over 500 volunteers to a dozen sites across San Mateo County for a Multifaith Day of Service in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service. This annual event for the Coalition attracts volunteers of all ages and faiths to come together and work side …
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The Center for Service and Community Engagement (CSCE) at Seattle University reached a huge milestone this year, celebrating its 10th year of connecting the campus and the wider community through sustained partnerships in order to deepen student learning, create a culture of service and promote a more just and humane world. CSCE was launched in 2004 …
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