YLC Press Releases

Young Leadership Council Hosts First Serve Fest

September 24, 2012
Businesses in the Greater New Orleans area will gather around New Orleans for Serve Fest, the first corporate service day hosted by the Young Leadership Council (YLC)…(read more).

The 2nd Annual Le Vert Tour Presented by Joule Energy

September 12, 2012
The Young Leadership Council (YLC) of New Orleans is set to host the 2nd Annual Le Vert Tour presented by Joule Energy on Saturday, September 29, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m….(read more).

YLC Kicks Program to Take NORD Soccer Participants to Jesters Game

June 21, 2012
A group of volunteers with YLC’s newest project, YLC Kicks, will take children participating in the New Orleans Recreation Department’s (NORD) soccer program to watch the New Orleans Jesters take on the Laredo Heat this Sunday thanks to a generous donation of 100 free tickets from the Jesters soccer team…(read more).

Young Leadership Council Calls on State to Keep the Lights on the Crescent City Connection Bridge

May 21, 2012
The Young Leadership Council (YLC) is urging the State of Louisiana to keep the decorative lights on the Crescent City Connection (CCC or Bridge) lit. With the expiration of the tolls in December 2012, the CCC will be dark without a funding source…(read more).

June 6th YLC Wednesday at the Square Concert Planned to Replace Canceled Date

April 25, 2012
The Young Leadership Council (YLC) will have an extra YLC Wednesday at the Square concert on June 6, 2012 to make up for the concert the organization cancelled in April due to severe weather. The concert will feature Jeremy Davenport as headliner and Gravy as opener…(read more).

Young Leadership Council Announces 2012 Role Model Class

March 29, 2012
Young Leadership Council (YLC), a non-profit civic organization that develops leadership skills through community projects, proudly announced today the 25 members selected for the 2012 Role Model class. The YLC will honor each Role Model at the 26th Annual YLC Role Model Gala on August 11, 2012 at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans Hotel…(read more).

Young Leadership Council Announces 2012 Board of Directors

February 28, 2012
New Orleans, La. – The Young Leadership Council (YLC) is proud to announce the addition of new members to its 2012 Board of Directors as well as the promotion of current members to new leadership positions…(read more).

RECreate to Begin New Season With New Leadership

February 28, 2012
New Orleans, La. – RECreate, a project of the Young Leadership Council, will kick off it’s third successful season on March 17, 2012 at the Harmony Oaks Community Center and A.L. Davis Park…(read more).

Young Leadership Council in Artfully AWARE at NOMA

February 1, 2012
New Orleans, La. – The Young Leadership Council is proud to be a supporter of Artfully AWARE at the New Orleans Museum of Art. At 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 3, Artfully AWARE will take over the New Orleans Museum of Art for an evening event showcasing the rich diversity of artistic talent in New Orleans and around the world. Artfully AWARE seeks to inspire individuals to recognize their power to promote positive change in the community…(read more).

Youth Run New Orleans Students To Compete in Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon

February 16, 2012
New Orleans, La. – Youth Run New Orleans, a project of the Young Leadership Council, is proud to announce that 25 students from across three parishes in Greater New Orleans will compete in this year’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon on Sunday, March 4, 2012…(read more).

Young Leadership Council Unveils 13th Annual YLC Wednesday at the Square Line-Up

February 10, 2012
New Orleans, La. – Today the Young Leadership Council (YLC) proudly announced the line-up for its 13th Annual YLC Wednesday at the Square concert series, which officially kicks off on Wednesday, March 14 at 5:00 p.m. with The Soulabilly Swamp Boogie Band opening for the Honey Island Swamp Band. For the first time, the free concerts will now last 30 minutes longer, ending at 8:00 p.m…(read more).

YLC Wednesday at the Square Receives Offbeat Magazine Community Music Award

January 26, 2012
New Orleans, La. – The Young Leadership Council’s “YLC Wednesday at the Square” concert series has received the Community Music Award from Offbeat Magazine. The community music award honors non-music related organizations that showcase music and musicians in a community event…(read more).

YLC Role Model Gala Now Accepting Nominations for Role Models

January 17, 2012
New Orleans, La. – The Young Leadership Council invites the New Orleans community to nominate leaders and innovators to be honored as part of its annual Role Model Gala. The 26th Annual YLC Role Model Gala will take place August 11, 2012…(read more).