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Made By Us outlines youth-focused toolkits and a 'Youth Through 250' bureau to boost civic engagement

Washington State Semiquincentennial Committee · January 8, 2026
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Summary

Connor Walsh of Made By Us told the committee the group is building youth toolkits, a Gen Z scorecard, wish walls and a Youth Through 250 bureau to increase young people’s influence and visibility in 250th programming, citing survey figures about low youth civic confidence and information levels.

Connor Walsh, representing Made By Us, presented a strategy to engage younger Americans in the 250th through tools and direct youth participation. He described a national effort—"Youth Through 250"—that assembles a cohort of 100 people aged 18–30 to advise organizations, and offers free toolkits, a Gen Z scorecard and facilitation for focus…

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