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The IYC Blog shares the stories behind our mission and the experiences that shape our community. Through articles written by youth leaders, mentors, alumni, and guest contributors, we explore topics such as volunteerism, leadership, personal growth, community service, music, education, and youth development.

From project highlights and member spotlights to reflections, success stories, and practical advice, the IYC Blog celebrates the impact of young people who are making a difference. It is a place to learn, be inspired, and discover how acts of service can create lasting change in our communities and beyond.

Summertime Service: New Jersey’s IMPACT Youth Club And Its Mission

It is 8:30 AM on a Monday, and the Embassy Suites by Hilton Berkeley Heights lobby is dotted with young boys and girls, all clad in the same cyan T-shirt. Some of these teenagers drove themselves. Others carpooled. And there was a sizable number who had barely gotten over their jet lag (courtesy of their recent 15-hour flight) and stumbled out of their hotel room to meet the rest of the group. But no matter how they all arrived, these students all had the same goal in mind:

Service Trip

Anya Pei

Nov 16, 20254 min read

Recapping the 2025 Ladakh Service Trip

June 30 – July 11, 2025 By Liya and Yan Milman This past summer, we were grateful to join a service initiative in Ladakh supported by the Impact Youth Club, combining cultural exploration with volunteer service to bring eye care to remote Himalayan communities. Preparation and Fundraising As co-leaders of IYC’s California branch, we learned about the prevalence of chronic eye disease in Ladakh, where high-altitude UV exposure and limited medical access put many residents at

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Yan Milman

Nov 6, 20255 min read