The “Nice Cream Social”

SARATOGA — The “Nice Cream Social” backyard party took place on Aug. 5, as a celebration of the accomplishments of the non-profit organization, Youth Squared, part of The Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region. For 20 years, Youth Squared has been giving back to the greater capital region and beyond through various community events and outreach efforts.

The 20th birthday celebration showcased various youth, community leaders and the founder of Youth Squared, as accomplishments, memories, and next steps were discussed.

The celebration consisted of ice cream from Stewart’s (one of Youth Squared’s biggest supporters), speeches, a birthday song about the organization, and a vote on a new flavor name. For the months of August and September, the ice cream flavor “Youth Engage-MINT” will be seen in local Stewart’s Shops throughout Saratoga Springs in honor of the group’s accomplishments.

The party saw a collection of alumni and other community members come together to see what their actions had accomplished. A surprise gift of $20,000 was given to the organization to continue its youth philanthropic efforts.

For more information about Youth Squared, go online to www.youthsquared.org.