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Youth INC is proud to announce that Mike Arougheti, Co-Founder, CEO, and President of Ares Management Corporation, will be honored with the John C. Whitehead Leadership Award at our 30th Anniversary Celebration Gala on November 13, 2024, at the Ziegfeld Ballroom.
This award recognizes Mike’s unwavering dedication to expanding economic opportunities through philthanthropic efforts and fostering shared prosperity.
Celebration Gala helps raise funds to provide transformational nonprofit leaders with the coaching, connections, and capital to build strong and sustainable youth development organizations across New York City.
Partner: Roads to Success
Mission: “Committed to after-school education and achievement for all New York City youth, Roads to Success promotes academic, personal and professional development through out-of-school-time programs built on a philosophy of self-discovery. [They] create and sustain an environment where young people find their identity, build their independence and practice generosity in their communities.”
Fun Fact: Roads to Success’s current ED Lisa Recio is a former participant in the organization’s programs.
YI Relationship: Roads to Success has been a part of Youth INC’s partner network since 2016. Over the past 5 years, they have participated in Board Advancement (2020) Celebration (2016-19), Metrics (2017), Legacy Leadership Program (2018-19), and BridgeFund (2019). They also participated in MS INC cycles 11 and 15.
Partner: Canaccord Genuity Capital Markets
About: Canaccord Genuity Capital Markets is the international capital markets division of Canaccord Genuity Group Inc.
Fun Fact: Roads to Success’s current ED Lisa Recio is a former participant in the organization’s programs.
YI Relationship: Over its decade-long relationship with Youth INC, Canaccord Genuity has donated $5M, fueling our mission
"Over a decade of supporting Youth INC, we have witnessed the incredible work they do to provide youth development organizations with the resources needed to help young people develop the skills and confidence to achieve their full potential." Jeff Barlow, President, Canaccord Genuity LLC.Partner: Roads to Success
Mission: “Committed to after-school education and achievement for all New York City youth, Roads to Success promotes academic, personal and professional development through out-of-school-time programs built on a philosophy of self-discovery. [They] create and sustain an environment where young people find their identity, build their independence and practice generosity in their communities.”
Fun Fact: Roads to Success’s current ED Lisa Recio is a former participant in the organization’s programs.
YI Relationship: Roads to Success has been a part of Youth INC’s partner network since 2016. Over the past 5 years, they have participated in Board Advancement (2020) Celebration (2016-19), Metrics (2017), Legacy Leadership Program (2018-19), and BridgeFund (2019). They also participated in MS INC cycles 11 and 15.
