Hope for the City - Southfield Foundation Youth Advisory Council

• Increase civic engagement: Foster youth participation in cultivating future leaders and

active citizens.

• Promote community involvement: Facilitate youth-led initiatives that benefit the

The Southfield community addresses local needs.

• Enhance youth education: Offer valuable experiences in leadership, teamwork,

philanthropy, public speaking, and community problem-solving.

• Build positive relationships: Bridge the gap between youth, community leaders, and

elected officials.

Planning Team & Advisory Board Members:

  • Cherryl R. Thames, Chairperson, Foundation Board of Directors

  • Charles Harris, Co-Chair, Foundation Board of Directors

  • Samuel Adeleye (MDYC) Youth Representative

  • Madison Eason (SUA JOI Club) Youth Representative

  • Sophia Wu (First Aid Onsite Foundation*) Youth Representative

  • Tianjie (Tommy) Zhu (First Aid Onsite) Youth Representative

  • Ethan Zhang (First Aid Onsite) Youth Representative

Advisory Board:

  • Councilwoman Yolanda Haynes, City of Southfield – City Council

  • Professor Ty Faulkner, LTU-College of Arts & Sciences

Youth Advisory Council

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‍ JOIN OUR YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL TODAY!

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Click the link and fill out the application-https://form.jotform.com/262181015559052

Youth Advisory Council Application Process

The Hope for the City Southfield Youth Advisory Council empowers young leaders to make

a meaningful impact in their community. Members collaborate to identify issues affecting

local youth and develop initiatives to address them.

Responsibility of a Council Member

● Attend prescheduled meetings

● Identify issues affecting youth in the community

● Develop solutions and promote awareness

● Plan local events

● Improve leadership and communication skills

Eligibility Requirements

● Teenagers and young adults ages 14-18 living in the greater Southfield area

Application Guidelines:

Instead of a traditional application form, we have guidelines for you to make a CV

to submit. This way, you have some creative freedom and can show who you are

and what you do. We also ask that you submit a letter of recommendation from a

teacher, counselor, advisor, or community representative.

IF YOUR APPLICATION IS SELECTED: (A recommendation letter is required)

● State your relationship to the applicant and the length of acquaintance

● Provide specific examples rather than general praise

● Include a quantitative comparison to peers (e.g., “top 5% of students in my 20 years of teaching”)

● Explain why you recommend the applicant

How To Apply (Click the link and fill out the application)

https://form.jotform.com/262181015559052

Timeline

• August 7th: Applications open

• August 28th: Deadline to submit applications by 11:59 pm EST

• August 31st-September 3rd: Application reviews and interviews with select candidates

• September 10th: Selected candidates will be notified

• September 17th Inaugural HFTC & YAC Meet & Greet ‍ ‍

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