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November 04, 2016 14:10 ET | Source: Youth For Understanding USA

YFU USA Appoints Scott Messing as New President & CEO

WASHINGTON, Nov. 4, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Trustees of Youth For Understanding USA (YFU) has named Scott J. Messing, the organization's Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, as its...
April 22, 2015 05:07 ET | Source: Youth For Understanding USA

Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, in partnership with Youth For Understanding USA, to Conduct First-Ever Gay Chorus Visit to Cuba

WASHINGTON, April 22, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, DC (GMCW) and Youth For Understanding USA (YFU) today announced they will partner to conduct a first-ever visit by a...
September 23, 2014 15:48 ET | Source: Youth For Understanding USA

Inaugural Gala to Launch New Scholarship, Financial Aid Program as YFU Returns its Headquarters to Nation's Capital

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As part of the organization's return to Washington, DC, YFU USA will host its first-ever gala celebration on Saturday, October 11 to inaugurate a new...
January 06, 2014 15:54 ET | Source: Youth For Understanding USA

YFU USA SETS BOLD VISION FOR NEXT DECADE

BETHESDA, Md., Jan. 6, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 62-year-old nonprofit YFU announces bold new vision, including the strategic blueprint to relocate headquarters to DC's historic Wonder Bread Factory,...