The gentrification of the Mission District brought a "gang list" that affected young people in a 60-block radius, limiting their freedom of movement and association. Vicente Garcia used his 2007 Young People For fellowship to organize the community to stop the gang list.
YP4’s National Summit
The fifth annual National Summit is coming!
At the Summit, the new class of Young People For (YP4) fellows will meet other young progressive leaders from all over the country and learn powerful strategies and tactics for creating sustainable social change.
The National Summit will open at 4:00pm on Thursday, February 12 and adjourn at 2:00pm on Monday, February 16. Fellows are required to attend the full Summit.
Fellows' travel, meals, and accommodations will be covered by Young People For. (What will and won't YP4 cover?)
Partner organizations are invited to selected events.
» Download the complete agenda
» Learn about sponsorship opportunities
» Read advice from fellows who’ve been to the Summit
» Get to know YP4 staff before the Summit
» Nominate a young leader for the 2010 fellowship today!
- What is the Summit all about?
- Who will be at the Summit?
- Where will the Summit be held?
- How do I get to the hotel from the airport?
- What should I pack? What should I wear?
- What should I know about traveling to the National Summit?
- What will and won't YP4 cover?
Fellows will receive an e-mail with specific information about their room assignments, roommates and other logistics by the beginning of February. Contact Rachel Burrows with any other fellowship-related inquiries.
Experience the magic: A 2008 montage
This end-of-weekend montage was produced for fellows at the 2008 Summit.
Watch the official 2008 Summit video
Media
For press credentials, please contact Jessica Pierce.
What is the Summit all about?
The National Summit is the start of the YP4 fellowship. All of the new fellows come together for five days of essential trainings, workshops, strategizing and networking around how to be more effective on their campuses and in their communities around social justice issues and progressive values. They also meet our senior fellows, partner organizations, and supporters.
At the Summit, fellows meet other young progressive leaders from all over the country and learn powerful strategies and tactics for creating sustainable social change. This includes learning the key tools for developing a Blueprint for Social Justice proposal.
For more information, download the agenda.
Previous Summits
Download materials from the 2008 Summit and read about it on the YP4 Blog. You can also read Scott Thill's WireTap article, Fellow Travelers.
Who will be at the Summit?
Where will the Summit be held?
National Education Association
16th and M Street, NW
Washington, D.C.
From the hotel to the National Education Association:
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How do I get to the hotel from the airport?
All attendees will be staying at the Capitol Hilton Hotel. You will need to take the Metro from Reagan National Airport to get to the hotel. If you are arriving at Dulles or BWI Airport, alternate transportation information will be sent to you by e-mail.
Directions: From Reagan National Airport, take the blue or orange line to Farragut West Metro Station. Exit the station and go east two blocks on I Street to 16th Street. Go north one block on 16th Street. The Capital Hilton will be on the northeast corner of 16th and K Streets.
The Capitol Hilton
1001 16th Street NW (at K Street)
Washington, DC 20036
202.393.1000
What should I pack? What should I wear?
It’s important to YP4 that you are comfortable. You’ll be hard at work at the National Summit, meeting new people. No need to go shopping or pack a suit. Be comfortable, be yourself — wear whatever you want to wear.
Keep in mind, it’s COLD (and might even snow!) in Washington, D.C. in February, so pack accordingly.
What should I know about traveling to the National Summit?
- Be sure to bring your Metro card (you’ll receive this in the mail in January).
- Remember all travel documents, including your plane ticket (or e-ticket confirmation), itinerary and government-issued photo ID.
- NOTE: Most major airlines have a minimum $15 checked luggage fee. YP4 will not cover this expense. We recommend using carry-on luggage.
- Remember, due to security regulations you can travel with liquids only in containers no larger than 3 oz and all containers must fit into one Ziploc bag. The hotel will provide shampoo, soap and lotion.
What will YP4 cover?
- Transportation to and from Washington, D.C. airports, train and bus stations, including pre-arranged airport shuttles and Metro ride. We will not reimburse taxi costs or shuttle arrangements not made through YP4.
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner, starting with dinner Thursday night.
- Hotel rooms for Thursday night through Sunday night.
- All training materials and supplies (provided by YP4).
What won't YP4 cover?
- Food or meals outside of breakfast, lunch and dinner. Snacks will be provided between sessions.
- Travel from your home to your home airport. If you have special travel needs, contact Aliza Bartfield.
- Taxis or shuttles not arranged through YP4.
If you have any questions about YP4’s Summit finance policy, contact Aliza Bartfield.