A coalition's goal to find funds for Richmond Youth

In Richmond's current city government,  no department is dedicated solely to supporting programs for youth and children. A group of Richmond-based youth and family organizations, called Invest in Youth Coalition, strategizes about how to better serve and encourage youth in the city.  One idea from the group, led by the nonprofit RYSE, is the formation of a youth council. This would encourage youth to advocate for themselves in city politics, weigh in directly on decisions that impact them. “The biggest challenge families face in Richmond is a lack of resources. I think the sole purpose of the coalition is to build support for the policies that are going to alleviate some of the challenges families face.” Read more on Richmond Pulse.