Congratulations on your new role and thank you for everything, you will be missed! —– A note from Maureen Dear Colleagues, Community Partners, Supporters and Young People; It is with deep gratitude and respect that I write to inform you of my decision to transition out of my role as CEO of the Youth Leadership … Continued
Colectiva de Padres “Union y Esperanza” de Loma Verde – is a group of Latino parents who participated in a six-week leadership ‘training. They analyzed the barriers in their lives that affect their children’s education. They confronted their fears and gained leadership skills (ie. public speaking, critical thinking, goal setting, organizing, and implementation) as a team.
Novato High School students attended RAZA College Day where they were greeted with poetry from the Raza Department. Students engaged in conversation with both AB 540 and 1st generation University students. They visited a museum exhibit in the Fine Arts Department. In Jack Adams Hall the students were embraced by all the Chicano/Latino Student Organizations … Continued
On Monday April 4, 2011 our YO! Mateo group took a road trip to Sacramento for the California Youth Advocacy Network’s 12th Annual Youth Quest.Youth Quest: California is at the forefront of the tobacco control movement due largely to the efforts of its youth. Youth Quest is a valuable experience for youth to learn not only … Continued
YLI San Mateo County has teamed up with the youth from the North County Youth Collective of the Daly City Recreation Department Teen Services Unit for the BOOF campaign, other wise known as Betting On Our Future. BOOF is an awareness campaign to expose the issue‘s of youth problem gambling that includes an opportunity for you to … Continued
Kerman High Friday Night Live youth explain their progress with the Youth to Youth: Driving the Change Campaign. On January 12, 2011 we had our first Youth to Youth Driving the Change Campaign meeting. We decided to create a PSA to advocate for safer driving practices with the Allstate Foundation funding we had received. During … Continued
Six months after the store makeover Latino Market is still making healthy changes! Latino Market is now WIC certified! All shelves are well stocked with a variety of food items. Many products available for the first time in Latino Market. In addition to the fresh produce, healthy food items include, whole grain breads and … Continued
