Changes

The National Journalism Center merged with Young America's Foundation in 2001 to continue training the next generation of truth-seeking journalists. Also in 2001, the Foundation acquired a building in downtown Santa Barbara, California, which eventually became the Reagan Ranch Center.

The National Journalism Center merged with Young America's Foundation in 2001 to continue training the next generation of truth-seeking journalists. Also in 2001, the Foundation acquired a building in downtown Santa Barbara, California, which eventually became the Reagan Ranch Center.

=== 2000 and Beyond ===

=== 2000 and Beyond ===

To support American troops serving in the war in Iraq, Young America's Foundation organized a rally in 2003 which drew thousands to the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Also in 2003, after noticing many schools did little, if anything, to observe the anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terror attacks, the Foundation launched its iconic 9/11: Never Forget Project to ensure the anniversary of the 2,977 innocents murdered by radical islamists are remembered.

To support American troops serving in the war in Iraq, Young America's Foundation organized a rally in 2003 which drew thousands to the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Also in 2003, after noticing many schools did little, if anything, to observe the anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terror attacks, the Foundation launched its "9/11: Never Forget Project" to ensure the anniversary of the [[September 11, 2001 attacks]] is remembered.

 

In 2004 Young America's Foundation launched its Freedom Week initiative on campuses nationwide to commemorate the anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall and Veterans Day.

In 2004 Young America's Foundation launched its Freedom Week initiative on campuses nationwide to commemorate the anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall and Veterans Day.

Young America's Foundation's newly renovated Reagan Ranch Center opens in downtown Santa Barbara, California, in 2006. Created as a "Schoolhouse for Reaganism" the Reagan Ranch Center features classrooms, conference space, a theater, library, boardroom, interactive exhibits and galleries, and offices that house the Foundation's Reagan Ranch team members.  

Young America's Foundation's newly renovated Reagan Ranch Center opened in downtown Santa Barbara, California, in 2006. Created as a "Schoolhouse for Reaganism" the Reagan Ranch Center features classrooms, conference space, a theater, library, boardroom, interactive exhibits and galleries, and offices that house the Foundation's Reagan Ranch team members.  

 

In 2007 Young America's Foundation launched its inaugural Reagan Ranch High School Conference at the Reagan Ranch Center to teach young people about the principles and life of [[President Reagan]].

In 2007 Young America's Foundation launched its inaugural Reagan Ranch High School Conference at the Reagan Ranch Center to teach young people about the principles and life of [[President Reagan]].

Foundation leaders Ron Robinson and Nicole Hoplin published "Funding Fathers: The Unsung Heroes of the Conservative Movement" in 2008 to tel the untold, behind-the-scenes stories of the men and women who made the Conservative Movement the giant force it is today.

Foundation leaders Ron Robinson and Nicole Hoplin published "Funding Fathers: The Unsung Heroes of the Conservative Movement" in 2008 to tell behind-the-scenes stories of the men and women who made the Conservative Movement the giant force it is today.

The Foundation formed an Alumni Board of Directors in 2010 comprised of those who were involved in Foundation programs as students or staff and who continue their engagement with Young America's Foundation's mission.

The Foundation formed an Alumni Board of Directors in 2010 comprised of those who were involved in Foundation programs as students or staff and who continue their engagement with Young America's Foundation's mission.

In 2011, Young America's Foundation launched its "Reagan 100: Freedom's Future" initiative to bring [[President Reagan]]'s ideals and vision to life for the next generation, and to deinstitutionalize freedom through the Reagan Ranch Center, Rancho del Cielo, and the programs of Young America's Foundation. As part of the Foundation's Reagan 100 celebration Alaska Governor [[Sarah Palin]] and Vice President [[Dick Cheney]] headlined a weekend to celebrate the centennial of [[President Reagan]]'s birth. Also in 2011, the Foundation debuted its inaugural film "Still Point in a Turning World: Ronald Reagan and His Ranch." Young America's Foundation formally merged with [[Young Americans for Freedom]] in 2011, with Young America's Foundation remaining the name of the parent organization and Young Americans for Freedom joining the National Journalism Center and the Reagan Ranch as projects of the Foundation.

In 2011, Young America's Foundation launched its "Reagan 100: Freedom's Future" initiative to bring [[President Reagan]]'s ideals and vision to life for the next generation, and to deinstitutionalize freedom through the Reagan Ranch Center, Rancho del Cielo, and the programs of Young America's Foundation. As part of the Foundation's Reagan 100 celebration Alaska Governor [[Sarah Palin]] and Vice President [[Dick Cheney]] headlined a weekend to celebrate the centennial of [[President Reagan]]'s birth. Also in 2011, the Foundation debuted its inaugural film "Still Point in a Turning World: Ronald Reagan and His Ranch." Young America's Foundation formally merged with [[Young Americans for Freedom]] in 2011, with Young America's Foundation remaining the name of the parent organization and Young Americans for Freedom joining the National Journalism Center and the Reagan Ranch as projects of the Foundation.

As part of its celebration of [[President Reagan]]'s "A Time For Choosing" speech in 2014, Young America's Foundation set a goal to double the number of its student programs. Also in 2014 the Foundation relocated its national headquarters to Reston, Virginia after more than 25 years in Herndon, Virginia. Its new HQ features ample space to host student programs year-round and allowed the Foundation to expand outreach and programming with more staff and production space.

As part of its celebration of [[President Reagan]]'s "A Time For Choosing" speech in 2014, Young America's Foundation set a goal to double the number of its student programs. Also in 2014 the Foundation relocated its national headquarters to Reston, Virginia after more than 25 years in Herndon, Virginia. Its new HQ features ample space to host student programs year-round and allowed the Foundation to expand outreach and programming with more staff and production space.

In 2015 Young America's Foundation partnered with the [[Foundation for Economic Education]] to publish "Excuse Me, Professor: Challenging the Myths of Progressivism." This latest publication debunks more than 50 liberal cliches in a way that is concise and easy for students to understand.  

In 2015 Young America's Foundation partnered with the [[Foundation for Economic Education]] to publish "Excuse Me, Professor: Challenging the Myths of Progressism." This latest publication debunks more than 50 liberal cliches in a way that is concise and easy for students to understand.

==Current Activities==

==Current Activities==