Youth Voice

From Participation to Power:
How We’re Reimagining Who Decides

On a summer night in a small rural town, a group of young people made a decision most adults wouldn’t have prioritized. They chose to fund lights for a basketball court.

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From Root2Rise to Reinvestment: A Changemaker Story

Last fall, during our Root2Rise young women’s leadership cohort, we piloted something new. As part […]

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🌱 Growing the Next Generation of Leaders: 2026 Youth Leadership Applications Now Open

Across Nebraska, young people are already leading—in their schools, families, and communities. When they are […]

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Big Win for Box Butte County Youth Grantmakers

What happens when young people get the power to make real change in their community? […]

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🌱 Rooted Futures: Welcoming the 2025 Youth Leadership Cohorts

Nearly a century ago, Arvilla Snow-Redfern turned her grief into purpose. From the heartbreak of […]

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5 Great Things That Happen When Youth Become Grantmakers

Young people are not just the leaders of tomorrow—they’re already making a BIG impact today. […]

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Young Men Rising – A New Chapter in Youth Leadership

At the Snow-Redfern Foundation, we believe that youth voices are not just important—they are essential. […]

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Honoring Arvilla Snow-Redfern’s Legacy Through Youth Leadership

Arvilla Snow-Redfern dedicated her life to creating opportunities for young people, driven by a deep […]

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Unleash the NextGen Philanthropists

Empowering Youth: A Permanent Seat at the Decision-Making Table Young people are not just the […]

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