The Fayetteville-Cumberland Youth Council (FCYC) hosted the 2025 State Youth Council Mini Grant Conference from November 14 to 16. The event took place at the Way 2 Real Community Center in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Youth councils from Fuquay-Varina, Hickory, High Point, Mooresville, Raleigh, Rocky Mount, Wilson, and Winston-Salem attended.
The conference included discussions and awards for youth-led projects that support local communities. Grants ranged from $100 to $500 and were funded by the North Carolina General Assembly.
Rylen Mack, Fayetteville’s Junior Mayor and FCYC Chair, spoke about the value of youth collaboration in addressing community issues…