Orange County, NY has been named one of the nation’s top 100 best communities for young people to live, according to America’s Promise Alliance, which is a national competition to recognize local community programs and initiatives aimed at supporting youth and ending the high school drop-out crisis.

Orange County offers various leadership development and educational initiatives to support youth. Some of the community programs include:
- The Orange County Youth Bureau
- Summer Youth Leadership Academies
- Junior Leadership Orange
- The Girls Circle and Boys Council Programs

Congratulations, Orange County!