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YP Jam 2008

The 2008 YP Jam was a timely event, focusing on civic engagement during an election-year. The conference was held July 10-11 on the campus of Butler University in Indianapolis. For more details about the event, Download YP Jam Brochure (large file, 1.86 MB - PDF).

During the conference, attendees participated in two service projects (300 KB, PDF) for Backpack Attack and Second Helpings!

See videos taken during the conference on YouTube.

2006 YP Jam Pictures
Outstanding youth and adults gathered in 2006 at the YP Jam for the Dance of Community Action. See pictures of some of the fun and learning that happened at Franklin College in the summer of 2006.

Happy and Rewarding Life
Want to know how to have a Happy and Rewarding Life? YP Jammers closed their conference with great insights in a slide show. Want to check it out? Email ktahir@indianagrantmakers.org with your mailing address and we will send you a copy of the slide show on CD-ROM.

Great Grants/ Super Service Activities
You chose two outstanding groups to receive the Great Grants/ Super Service Awards. Learn more about their projects.

General information about the JAM:

YPII's Annual Conference is called the YP Jam. It's an exciting yearly conference that focuses on giving and serving for young people (ages 13-20), and the adults who work with them. Participants build skills, network, and develop new ideas about addressing community needs.

The YP Jam offers a variety of workshops, community building, entertainment, and service opportunities. National as well as local speakers and workshop presenters provide innovative ideas for leadership development, civic engagement, and giving and serving.