Boise Strategic Focus Areas

Public Communication Campaign

In order to change the conditions in our community and make this the best possible place for kids to grow up, we need to share two key messages: 1)Upstream Prevention is important and each of us has a role to play, and 2)For Boise youth the data is clear, connection is a key to supporting mental health. 

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Let us know if you can help spread the word!

Safe Screen and Tech Use

A group of parents and community members are coming together around safe screen and tech use. Their mission is to enhance social connection among youth to nurture healthy relationships in real time. We strive to empower parents and youth with awareness and education on navigating the digital landscape responsibly, fostering meaningful interactions, and building a stronger, more connected community for generations to come.

For more information email: boisedigitalawareness@gmail.com 

Youth Spaces and Connections

The Communities for Youth Teen Action team, in collaboration with community members and partners want to create more safe and fun spaces for youth to connect. 

Connecting Youth to Nature

Several parents and community members are interested in increased opportunities for young people to connect with nature and one another in the outdoors.

Multigenerational Gatherings

Community members in this group want to create many opportunities to connect youth and adults through events, meals, and shared conversations.

Connecting Youth to Volunteering

Our friends over at JUSTSERVE have sent us many upcoming opportunities for teens to volunteer, here are just a few (check out their website for more)!

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Here are some of the events happening for Global Youth Service Day:

• YOUTH Come and Serve on Global Youth Service Day April 26!

• YOUTH, Come on Global Youth Service Day and Help Clean up Heritage Community School's Garden on April 27!

• YOUTH, Honor Idaho Veterans on Global Youth Service Day, April 27th from 9am-Noon

• YOUTH, Come on Global Youth Service Day for Spring Cleaning at Hope's Door - April 27th from 9 am-Noon

Here are a variety of JustServe projects that a teen could volunteer for:

• Help Prep Merrill Park for Warm Weather Fun at the "Spring Fling"

• Meridian Women's Day of Service

• Walk MS Treasure Valley

• Decorate Residents' doors at Eagle Spring Creek Assisted Living

• Christine Donnell School of the Arts Community Garden Weeding

• Serve at the Boise Rescue Mission

• Habitat for Wildlife

• Feed the Families at The Ronald McDonald House

• Help Around the House at the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Boise

• Sorting, Counting, and Packing Medical Supplies

• Musicians Wanted

• City of Caldwell's Community Clean-Up Day

• Help Honor Veterans by Setting Up American Flags

• Caldwell Veterans Memorial Hall needs volunteers to help retrieve posted American flags at Canyon Hill Cemetery

• Co-Teach Art After School at Desert Sage Elementary School

• WICAP, Help Needed to Pack Food Boxes for Those in Need

• Caldwell Senior Center is Looking for Help Decorating the Center

• Spend Time With Seniors at a Memory Care Facility