“Senator Bradley’s career shines a light on the change that dedicated public service can have on our society,” said Rehana Farrell, executive director, Youth INC. “His life story serves as a compelling reminder of how the tireless efforts of a committed individual can impact the world and inspire others to do the same.”

Upon being named the honoree, Senator Bill Bradley stated, “I am deeply honored to receive the John C. Whitehead Leadership Award from Youth INC. My journey from the basketball court to the halls of Congress has been driven by my belief in transformative leadership and the significance of providing access to opportunities for young people. I am proud to stand with Youth INC, an organization that profoundly impacts future generations.”

As Youth INC closes out nearly three decades of service to New York City, it has helped thousands of nonprofit leaders build impactful community-based organizations that collectively champion over one million young people. Celebration Gala has been instrumental in enabling Youth INC to raise over $125 million, primarily through the business community, to support this vital work.

“I am extremely proud of what we’ve achieved at Youth INC over the years and excited about our promising future,” said John Waldron, Youth INC National Advisory Board Member and president and COO of Goldman Sachs. “John Whitehead shaped our values at Goldman Sachs and embodied the qualities of an upstanding and engaged citizen. Bill Bradley has demonstrated the same commitment through his long-standing public service and civic contributions, and we are honored to recognize his leadership.”

For more information about Celebration Gala and sponsorship opportunities, please visit our event page at www.youthinc-usa.org/Celebration.

About Youth INC: Youth INC is a network of 80+ of the best youth development nonprofits in New York City. We provide our nonprofit partners with the coaching, capital, and connections required to achieve sustainable growth and maximum impact. Our nonprofit partners collectively champion over 250,000 young people each year. The Aspen Institute estimates that investing in the Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) of young people generates an 11x return. This measure means Youth INC’s $125 million raised since inception has yielded over $1B in impact. To learn more, visit www.youthinc-usa.org.  

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