We are thrilled to invite you to the Voice of Detroit Youth Summit, part of The State of The Young Listening Tour, hosted by the Young Voices Action Collective (YVAC Fund). This summit will take place from August 2-4, 2024, in Detroit, MI. 

For more details, to partner or donate visit our Instagram @YVAC365. To register for this event (space limited) click HERE.

About the Summit

The Voice of Detroit Youth Summit aims to bring together young leaders,their families,content creators and aligned organizations to connect, learn, and inspire each other. The Summit will feature discussions, workshops, and activities designed to empower Black youth and their families, fostering a community of mutual aid, advocacy, and transformative justice.

August 2 @ The YVAC Wellness Center: Soft launch of the SOTY Expanse and Response Fund application, dinner by a local chef, and discussions on organizing barriers and support systems. (ONLY 25 spots AVAILABLE)

August 3 @ The Love Building on Grand River: Press conference with youth speakers, panel discussions on Detroit youth and investment opportunities, workshops, breakout sessions, and a SOTY spotlight.

August 4 @ Block Disto with Detroit Heals Detroit: BLACK AUGUST BLOCK DISTRO

The Voice of Detroit Youth Summit: Day Three – FREE EVENT
Join The YVAC Fund on 8/4/24 at The Healing Hub, 19510 Alcoy, Detroit 48205
2pm- Let’s celebrate BLACK JOY and RADICAL HEALING through MUTUAL AID and FUN.
Performances from Detroit Artist and Special Appearances from Local Influencers and Creators.

*Learn about Funding and Resources Available to You- To Better Our Hoods!*

Brought to you by SOTY- State of the Youth, a project of the YVAC Fund

The RSVP and more for The Summit/Tour’s events goes live this Thursday. For more details, to partner or donate visit our Instagram @YVAC365 or email us directly. Stay tuned as their is limited availability 

The State of The Young (SOTY) Initiative

Marking the 60th anniversary of the Freedom Summer, YVAC is continuing the legacy of freedom fighters by launching the State of the Young Listening Tour (SOTY) by traveling across the Midwest and South, bringing mutual aid, political education, and resources to Black and Brown youth. Our SOTY tool (launched in 2021) is the guiding star to understand the needs of the youth and families we serve by asking the very simple questions: What do you care about, and what do you need?