Featured Grantee

The Young Elected Officials Network understands the unique needs of progressive young elects, and its mission is to unite and support leaders under the age of 35 who share a passion for building communities that reflect the values of freedom, fairness, and opportunity.   

Part of People For the American Way Foundation’s youth leadership pipeline, the nonpartisan YEO Network helps propel young elects successfully along their path to becoming effective public servants.  By exchanging ideas, networking with like-minded elected officials, developing leadership skills, and connecting with policy development organizations and think tanks, members are empowered to transform their political vision into progressive action. 

“It's vitally important for the Network to exist because we as YEOs have limited capacity and this program exists to help us. We will never have enough staff or experts in our respective communities and the Network fills that void.” – Pennsylvania State Representative Tony Payton, Jr.

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