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National Service-Learning Conference

The National Service-Learning Conference is the largest of its kind in the U.S. and is an international gathering place for teachers, students and practitioners from throughout the country and world to help them cultivate service efforts in schools, nonprofit organizations and communities. Shinnyo-en Foundation has been a partner with the conference organizer, National Youth Leadership Council in St. Paul, MN for many years and has been one of the sponsors of this conference. The Foundation’s involvement has also included addressing keynote speeches, presenting workshops, sponsoring presentations of our grantees and encouraging participation of Shinnyo-en Youth Association members.

“I was so inspired and encouraged by all the people attending the conference. Sometimes, when I read the news, I can’t help but feel that most people are hesitant to get involved and do good work for their community. However, I was encouraged by the initiative and drive of the conference attendees. ” – 2017 Shinnyo-en Participant

“I learned so much and took so much away from this experience and it is continuing to affect how I am in my daily life today. It’s hard to put into words just how much this experience meant to me. I have been inspired again and again to do more in my community and lead more people to find their love for service.” – 2016 Shinnyo-en Youth Participant

The 2018 National Service-Learning Conference: Justice in Action, will be held in Saint Paul, MN from March 11 – 13, 2018. If you are an interested YA, please visit the conference website to learn more and talk to your Temple Manager today about this opportunity!