Youth Engagement
Two ways we engage
Outreach
Community outreach
Showing up across Minneapolis with events, activities, and trusted relationships that build safety, connection, and pathways into the ecosystem.
See an upcoming eventYouth voice
Minneapolis Youth Congress
A representative group of young people with a real voice in the decisions and policies that affect youth in Minneapolis.
Explore the Youth CongressThe Minneapolis Youth Congress
MYC collaborates with elected officials to ensure the needs and perspectives of young people are included in the city's work. Members choose the issues they care about and lead through five committees.
Education
Discipline gap, student-teacher relationships, equity in schools.
Learn moreHousing
Affordable and inclusive housing, concentrated poverty, Minnesota policy.
Learn moreEmployment
Teen Job Fair, job-readiness workshops, Step-Up partnership.
Learn moreTransportation and Green
Youth-friendly transit with the Metropolitan Council.
Learn moreHealth
Comprehensive sex education and anti-trafficking awareness.
Learn moreUpcoming outreach event
Outreach event
HITP Hoops: All-Youth Basketball Clinic
Monday, July 20, 2026 · 12:00–3:30 PM
- Open to all youth, ages 5 to 17
- North Commons Park, 1801 James Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55411
- Lunch provided, no charge for participants
Meet our coordinators
Director of Youth Engagement
LaToya Balogun
LaToya Balogun leads YCB youth engagement, building pathways for young people to shape programs, policy, and community priorities.
Marc Woods
Youth Engagement Coordinator
Sydney Ellison
Youth Engagement Coordinator
Philip Adenodi
Youth Engagement Coordinator
Sage Curry-Wynn
Youth Engagement Coordinator
Clyde Quarles
Youth Engagement Coordinator
Get involved
Young people across Minneapolis are welcome. Reach out to join the Youth Congress or connect with our outreach team.