Campaign Victories

It Still Takes a Village: A Reflection on We’Ced’s 7th Publication Release

Joshua Semerjian  | 
Campaign Victories

On Friday, February 22, We’Ced Youth Media celebrated its seventh print publication in downtown Merced. Among those present was Joshua Semerjian, a PhD student from UC Merced who has been collaborating with We’Ced for the past year. Joshua and We’Ced have been building a strong mutually rewarding partnership to support the youth reporters in their personal and professional growth, and on the night of the publication party, Joshua had this to share

Yammilette G. Rodriguez Receives the 2019 James Irvine Foundation Leadership Award

Yammilette (Yami) Rodriguez (she/her)  | 
Campaign Victories

On February 11th it was announced that Central Valley Senior Director of Programs Yammilette  Rodriguez was awarded the James Irvine Foundation Leadership Award. These awards, “recognize and support individuals who are advancing innovative and effective solutions to significant state issues” and provide a $250,000 investment in the work.

Walking our Paths: We’Ced Releases its 7th Youth-Led Publication

María Schindler  | 
Campaign Victories

On Saturday, the Merced Sun-Star delivered copies of Walking our Paths to communities across the county. This is We’Ced Youth Media’s 7th such publication, featuring the stories of young people, but with a very special twist. The entire publication was produced by the young people themselves.

Roosevelt High Wins Best Chapter Award

María Schindler  | 
Campaign Victories

Two weeks ago, Fresno’s Roosevelt High School was recognized as Friday Night Live’s 2018 Chapter of the Year. The chapter was selected out of Friday Night Live chapters across 50 California counties, representing thousands of youth leaders across the state.