Luisa Sicarios, a lifelong resident of San Francisco, has set out to create powerful change in her community since the age of 13 when she first became involved with YLI. At YLI, she has come full circle by evolving from a youth participant, to a program coordinator, to a youth board member, to a current … Continued
In honor of the December spirit of giving, community-building, and celebration, on December 7th YLI Fresno opened the doors of their beautiful home for a Holiday Open House Fundraiser. The successful event drew community members, youth development supporters, and youth participants alike in holiday festivities such a bunelos and holiday ornament making. Adult allies also … Continued
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Congratulations to our youth leader, Briana Guerrero, representing her perspective as a young person being raised in Potrero Hill public housing. She traveled to Dallas, TX as the only young person in a convening of over 100 national leaders who are re-imagining public housing and the economic well-being of low-income people. Through her involvement with … Continued
On October 27, Roosevelt High and other high schools throughout Fresno County committed their campuses to the entirely youth-led and inspired event âOperation RED Sky 2015â, which communicated youthâs proud stance against illegal drug and underage alcohol use. The event celebrated “National Red Ribbon Weekâ with the release of 2,000 red balloons throughout the county, representing the youth … Continued
[cmsms_row][cmsms_column data_width=”1/2″][cmsms_text] Iâm excited to see positive change and happy families. I look forward to continue to learn about unfair issues in our community. I find my power when I inform other youth and families about these issues. Iâm excited to reach equality and encourage other youth to be more involved in their communities. … Continued
[cmsms_row][cmsms_column data_width=”1/2″][cmsms_text animation_delay=”0″] When Janet Salcedo moved to Kerman, CA in eighth grade, she was shy. Neither of her parents had completed high school, back injuries limited their ability to perform work, and they sacrificed a lot to make sure Janet and her two siblings had access to education. The Central Valley became a home … Continued
YLI Youth Voices Story! My name is Abdellatif Benterkia, and I am a youth philanthropist in BLING, a San Francisco YLI program. On July 9-11 I attended Free Minds Free People Conference in Oakland, California. It was my first time ever attending a social justice conference. I met a lot of people whom came from … Continued
