YouthLaunch

Youth empowerment through service! We support PALS (mentors) meeting with PALees (mentees) in Austin area schools. Learn more here:

[YouthLaunch @_youthlaunch]

We're excited to share two new research reports from YouthLaunch! 📊 We believe the voices of the young people we serve should guide the work we do:

📋 Current PALS Survey Report
🎓 PALumni Survey Report

🔗 Read both reports at https://t.co/O35Pmal8Fj

[YouthLaunch @_youthlaunch]

Great feature on the expansion of the PALS program @UTAustin - YouthLaunch is proud to support the growth of peer mentorship programs!

"Texas PALS brings mentorship program to high schools." https://t.co/04drI1jGr6

[YouthLaunch @_youthlaunch]

YouthLaunch's first board meeting of 2026 welcomed four new community advocates to the YouthLaunch Board of Directors. Thank you for your service!
Adelaide Escott
Ellie Lochridge
Mary Beer
Stacia Bowley

[YouthLaunch @_youthlaunch]

Last week, YouthLaunch sponsored a peer mentorship training for over 100 @AustinISD middle schoolers @GusGarciaYMLA! Activities about positive communication and games such as “Mirror” offer a fun way for students to improve their teamwork, public speaking, and leadership skills.

[YouthLaunch @_youthlaunch]

Finally, check out this great 3 minute video to learn more about YouthLaunch’s work with mentorship programs in Austin. Thanks for supporting our mission of youth empowerment through service!
https://t.co/uj8gQcDt6E

[YouthLaunch @_youthlaunch]

Happy New Year! YouthLaunch is excited to welcome Kurt Lockhart as our new Executive Director. Learn more and check out our 2025 end of year updates here: https://t.co/f1iWKiQuCE

[YouthLaunch @_youthlaunch]

You're invited to drop by Mendocino Farms on January 8, 2026 for a casual meet and greet. Stop by anytime between 2pm and 9pm! YouthLaunch will then receive 50% of the sales generated in-person or online at https://t.co/C6IuRIQUes by using the code GOGIVEBACK. See you there!

[YouthLaunch @_youthlaunch]

"As a mentor, you need to learn to just show up. [...] That made more of a difference than anything." New blog post: https://t.co/abd5XsS8fF

[YouthLaunch @_youthlaunch]

Please forgive our technical difficulties, and lookout for a post about the new PALS Video!

[YouthLaunch @_youthlaunch]

New YouthLaunch blog post: A PALS alum reflects on the impact of positivity in PALS @AISD_PALS @AISD @AISDCOUNSELING https://t.co/M6J9USsEi6

[Aleza Berube Sitarz @alezamarie]

Test anxiety is no joke! Here are some tips from @austinisdsel to help you & your students succeed! https://t.co/vY3fk5diQN

[Austin ISD PALS @AISD_PALS]

PALS student leaders cheer on their teammate during the AISD PALS Picnic Minute 2 Win It games! #AISDProud
Photos: https://t.co/PWmOGmAjhu

[Austin ISD PALS @AISD_PALS]

We're delighted to announce that the PALS Press Spring 2017 issue is here! "Keep dreamin" and read here: https://t.co/vI2OLdXLrh #AISDProud

[YouthLaunch @_youthlaunch]

Learn about our partnership with AISD, the Austin ISD PALS Stewardship Initiative on our Facebook page! https://t.co/9BytKN6iTI @AISD_PALS

[YouthLaunch @_youthlaunch]

@mrbutler629 is training @AnnRichardsStar PALS to practice mindfulness with their PALees! We loved participating in your 3rd session today!

[YouthLaunch @_youthlaunch]

The new YouthLaunch website is here!!! https://t.co/mQgaq3SQOy 🎉
Come see what we're all about! #YouthEmpowerment #studentvoice

[Arati Singh, Austin ISD Trustee At-Large @aratisingh]

ACPTA launches Make it Matter Mondays, 2-minute advocacy for TX education! https://t.co/mFDT6RdMRE @JulieCowan64 @AustinPta @txstatepta

[James Butler @mrbutler629]

https://t.co/2O1FQR76Fm
This wks @AustinISDSEL #mindfulAISD newsletter is LIVE! Shouts-@MindfulOnline & @GreaterGoodSC. #AISDproud @AISDSupt

[YouthLaunch @_youthlaunch]

The @AISD_PALS/ YOUTHlaunch community = family! Thank you for ringing in the New Year with us on Saturday! 2017 is going to be a good year!

[YouthLaunch @_youthlaunch]

YOUTH VOICE is where it's at! Go @AISD_PALS! You're setting an example of civically engaged youth - you ARE the change! #MLKDAY #AISDproud https://t.co/VLw3WnVwVJ

[Jasmine Castellanos @_jasminecas]

Regan, Lanier, Bowie, Eastside, McCallum, Anderson and other @AISD_PALS march for MLK Day! @_youthlaunch