All Of Us Youth Action 2026

This Is Not a Moment for Silence. It Is a Moment for Youth Action.

The times we are living in call for courage, creativity, and connection—and young people have always led the way forward. All Of Us Youth Action 2026 is a weekly gathering for young people 21 and under to come together, build relationships, learn new skills, share ideas, and grow as leaders in their communities.

More than just a program, Youth Action is a space where young people can have fun, be heard, and explore the issues that matter to them while building the confidence and tools to make a difference.

At its core, Youth Action is about community, collective care, civic engagement, and the power of young people organizing for the future they deserve. ✊🏾

📍 Program Details

All Of Us Youth Action 2026
🗓 Every Saturday
⏰ 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📌 All Of Us Program Space, Corner of Lafayette St. & Chapel St., Schenectady, NY

🗣 Civic Engagement Focus: 2:30 PM each week

What to Expect

Youth Action is where awareness turns into organized response—but it is also a place to relax, build friendships, laugh, and be yourself.

Every Saturday begins with food and free time to connect, followed by activities that bring young people together through conversation, creativity, and shared experiences. Some days will center learning from community leaders, others will focus on interactive games, group discussions, media, or creative activities that spark ideas and build relationships.

Youth Action is designed to feel like a community space for young people—a place where you can show up as you are, have fun, and still grow your understanding of the world around you.

Throughout 2026, participants can expect:

• Guest speakers and community presenters

• Interactive activities, games, and group experiences

• Political education and civic engagement workshops

• Opportunities for discussion, reflection, and youth voice

• Creative, healing, and movement-building activities

• Local and regional trips

• The relaunch of the All Of Us Youth Newsletter

• Youth-led community events and actions

Participants will also have opportunities to build real-world skills that carry into school, work, and community life, including:

• Public speaking and facilitation

• Digital design and media creation

• Event planning and coordination

• Conflict resolution and community accountability

• Teamwork, leadership, and strategic thinking

Some weeks will focus on learning.
Some weeks will focus on fun and connection.
Most weeks will include both.

Whether you are returning or joining for the first time, there is a place for you here—and your voice matters.

Why Youth Action Matters

Complaints alone will not protect our communities. Awareness without action will not stop harm. What this moment demands is organized, collective response—and young people are essential to that work.

At Youth Action, we:

• Learn and practice real-world skills young people can carry into school, work, and community life

• Build skills for advocacy, organizing, and leadership

• Strengthen relationships and collective care

• Create action plans rooted in lived experience

• Honor freedom fighters past and present

• Organize for the future we deserve

Every lived experience holds power. Your story, your ideas, and your presence matter.

Who Should Join

All Of Us Youth Action is open to young people 21 and under from Schenectady, Albany, and surrounding areas.

You are welcome whether you want to:

• Speak out and lead

• Learn and grow your political understanding

• Organize behind the scenes

• Support mutual aid and community care

• Build friendships and community

Everyone belongs. Everyone has something to offer.

Get Connected

👉 Register to join All Of Us Youth Action 2026 by filling out this form.

By registering, you’ll receive:

• Weekly program updates

• Information about trips and special events

• Opportunities for leadership and youth-led projects

• Updates from the All Of Us Youth Newsletter

• Connections to broader community and movement work

Together, we are not just responding to crisis—we are building power.

Because it’s not one of us.
It’s All Of Us.