On Saturday, May 7th, 2011 the Chester Youth Collaborative Youth Council will be hosting, “The ResurreAction” 2011 Chester Youth Empowerment Summit at Widener University, University Center from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The summit is a one day event created to promote healthy lifestyles, while empowering young people to become positive catalyst for change in their homes, schools and communities. This is accomplished through the array of educational workshops and circle learning forums offered during the event. The vision of the collaborative is to build a “strong Chester community in which all youth reach their full potential and transition successfully into adulthood.” In keeping with this vision, this year’s summit has been designed to promote a message of restoration. Our goal is to breathe life, hope, peace and pride back into the youth of our community, while providing a nurturing atmosphere that is both educational and entertaining.

The 2011Chester Youth Emowerment Summit is made possible through funding and support from Widener's Center for Violence Prevention, the William Penn Foundation, the Office of the Delaware County District Attorney G. Michael Greene, Patricia Kind Family Foundation, Drug Free Communities, Chester Community Improvement Project, East Gateway Triangle, and Crozer-Keystone Health System.

This event is FREE and open to youth ages 12-22, parents and youth service provider!!!!