Somerville
The number of wards in Somerville
7
The number of cities Teen Empowerment operates in
3
This organization provides resources and support for the city's immigrant populations
SomerViva/SOIA
The number of current program staff who were previously Youth Organizers
2
The number of Open Mics we co-hosted this program year
9
Population of Somerville according to the 2023 census (will accept answers within 10k of actual figure)
80,407
Three of Teen Empowerment's Feedback Guidelines
Giving: Be aware of timing, specific, caring, selective, balanced, honest
Receiving: Be receptive/non-defensive, listen, remember, use your judgement, use it
This organization provides mental health support, workshops, and resources to young people in the city.
Hint: they hosted a workshop at our site.
Riverside Community Care
The number of Youth Organizers we started the year with
18
The number of public schools in Somerville
10
The number of years Somerville went without a Peace Conference due to COVID
4
This coalition of youth-serving organizations meets monthly to pool resources, participate in trainings, and strategize
Somerville Youth Workers' Network
The number of Youth Organizers that advocated for building renovations at January's Finance Committee meeting
5
The town that Somerville was originally a part of
Charlestown
The year Teen Empowerment opened its doors in Somerville
2004
The annual 'Foodie Crawl' and 'Carnival' events are hosted by this organization
East Somerville Main Streets
The words on the seal of Somerville
"Municipal Freedom Gives National Strength"
This grant supports diversion programs and organizations that work on youth-police relationships
The Shannon Grant