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Enter the 2008 100 Best Communities Competition!

Oct 16, 2007

Think your 'hood is the coolest place in the US for young people to live? Well, let the world know by applying for the 2008 Best Communities for Young People competition by November 2, 2007!

100 Best Communities for Young People - Best Places to Live

Do you wonder where the best place to live in the US is? Well, America's Promise Alliance and Capital One are wondering the same thing! They're searching for the 100 best American communities for young people like you to live and grow up. Maybe it's the sun and beaches of California. Perhaps it's the bright lights and big city of New York. Or it could be the southern hospitality of Texas. The best place to live could be a big city or small town, but wherever you think it is, enter the 2008 100 Best Communities for Young People competition to get your opinion on record!

100 Best Communities for Young People - What You'll Win

In addition to possibly making it into the top 100, everyone who applies for the competition will be eligible for a total of $300,000 grants from America's Promise Alliance! With that kind of money, you could go on a huge shopping spree, travel around the world, or save it for your college education! As well, winning communities will be profiled on the Alliance's website (www.americaspromise.org), get national recognition and serve as a model for other cities and towns across the country.

100 Best Communities for Young People - How to Apply

To apply for this year's 100 Best Communities for Young People, download an application by clicking here. It's really long (14 pages!), so set aside an evening to fill it out. You may need some help from your parents, teachers or neighbors. If you have any questions about the application, send an email to 100BestHelp@americaspromise.org. Be sure to apply by November 2, 2007. Good luck!

  • To learn more about America's Promise Alliance and the 100 Best Communities for Young People competition, click here!
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