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Friday, September 14, 2007

Fellowship Opportunity For Undergraduate Students:

Dear Nell Anderson:

I am writing to introduce you to the Young People For year-long fellowship program. Young People For (YP4) is a leadership development program that identifies, engages and empowers young progressive leaders to effect positive change on their campuses and in their communities. In 2008, the Young People For Fellowship will provide a select group of 200 undergraduate leaders from over 60 college campuses with the opportunity to engage in strategic social justice work and provides a gateway to continued leadership in the progressive community. Read about the amazing work our Fellows have done at www.youngpeoplefor.org.

The year-long Fellowship provides each Fellow with a framework for planning and executing meaningful social justice work on campuses and in communities. YP4 provides organizational and financial support to help Fellows meet the goals and objectives of their innovative projects including:

  • A curriculum-based framework for engaging in social justice work

  • Connections to established progressive leaders

  • Up to $2,000 per campus for a community or campus project

  • One-on-one leadership development and professional training

The Fellowship begins with an all expense paid trip to the National Summit For Progressive Leaders from January 17-21, 2008 where Fellows will meet other progressive leaders, attend skills building workshops and learn about powerful strategies and tactics for sustainable social change. All undergraduate students at two and four year institutions are eligible for this Fellowship.

For more information, or to nominate a Fellow today, visit our website at www.youngpeoplefor.org! Applications are due no later than midnight on Monday, October 15th.

At Young People For we are committed to building a nation-wide network of young progressives and investing in the next generation of leaders. Please visit our website at www.youngpeoplefor.org to learn more about the Young People For fellowship program and our amazing Fellows from the Class of 2005, 2006 and 2007.

If you have any further questions or concerns about the program, I would be happy to discuss YP4 with you. Please feel free to contact me directly to confirm a time that best accommodates your schedule.

Thank you for helping us invest in the next generation of progressive leaders. I look forward to speaking with you soon.

Sincerely,

Calvin Williams

Program Associate, Young People For

People For The American Way Foundation

149 Fifth Avenue, 7th Floor New York, NY 10010

212.420.0440 x19

cwilliams@pfaw.org

www.youngpeoplefor.org