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On January 24, 2008 our very own Bristol, Virginia was announced as a winner of the 100 Best Communities for Young People award from America’s Promise, the nation’s largest alliance dedicated to children and youth, in partnership with Capital One. The winners were announced on NBC’s Today show and were honored at an awards reception in Washington, D.C.
Bristol Youth Services, a VTSF grantee, applied for this award and highlighted the wide range of programs available for young people and families in their community. Applicants for the award submitted detailed information on existing community programs and initiatives that help deliver to youth the Five Promises – resources identified by America’s Promise as being critical for success in life: caring adults, safe places, a healthy start, effective education and opportunities to help others. One of their winning factors was their VTSF grant-funded Life Skills Training program, an ongoing collaboration between Bristol Youth Services and Bristol City Schools.
Kudos to Bristol Youth Services and the city of Bristol on their outstanding new distinction!
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