A well-connected, privately-funded initiative is emphasizing small, approachable actions in its push to improve youth civic engagement. The nonprofit C&S is inviting schools, employers and other partners to encourage people ages 14-24 to call elected representatives or volunteer locally. Announced Wednesday, the goal is to empower 20 million young people to take some sort of public-spirited action over the next three years. C&S plans to launch an online platform this summer to inspire national impact by highlighting participants' small actions. It’s one of one of several pushes tied to the United States' 250th anniversary aimed at uniting Americans to address shared challenges.
