Jen Ward, an SCI AmeriCorps Member serving with the Juvenile Advocacy Group in Milford, is leading a youth group that has made the news in Milford recently.

Jennifer Ward, pictured on the left, an SCI AmeriCorps Member serving in Milford has been in the news lately for her work with the Milford Youth Council. Jennifer has helped create  two interesting events lately: a fashion show entitled "Get Dressed up, Not Messed Up, and a Milford Youth version of the Olympics.

You can check out the news coverage of the olympics event here.

Another local paper captured some pictures of the talent show here.

Local kids have the chance to boost their leadership skills, participate in civic life and make a direct positive impact on their community, thanks to $25,000 grant from the Comcast Foundation.

Comcast, the nation’s leading provider of entertainment, information and communications, awarded the grant to SCI Social Capital Inc. to bring their youth council program to Milford and create a new opportunity for children between the ages of 12 and 18.

Kids selected as members of the council will administer an annual mini-grant program that will fund community projects proposed by other Milford youth through the Juvenile Advocacy Group (JAG).

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Comcast, the nation’s leading provider of entertainment, information and communications, today announced a $25,000 Comcast Foundation grant to SCI Social Capital Inc. to bring SCI’s youth council program to Milford – a new opportunity for youth between the ages of 12 and 18 to participate in civic life and have a direct positive impact in their community. You can download the full press release.