YLI CAM Advocates Celebrate an Impactful Campaign
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“CAM taught me that us–the youth–have a voice and we can actually make a difference in our communities. I value my CAM because they are my support system, but most … Continued
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Youth Leader Roberto Brings Awareness to Transportation and Housing in San Mateo
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Roberto Cerrato, 16, is a freshman at South San Francisco High and has been a YLI participant for the past year leading our public transit efforts. Roberto wanted to get … Continued
Montzerrat, Social Justice Advocate and Visionary Leader
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“If I were to imagine a better world, it would be one where we recognize the humanity of people and see value in them regardless of the background they carry.” … Continued
Andrea on Healthy Retail: CAM Youth Advocate Shares Testimony at Press Conference
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“We’re tired of seeing our neighborhoods bombarded with these products, and advertisements. That is why we are working to promote healthier stores to support our local markets at Youth Leadership … Continued
YLI Alum Edith Martinez Shows How YLI Opened Doors
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“The skills, opportunity, and experience that YLI offers help to motivate youth so much. You can be heard and you can be political at any age. You don’t have to … Continued
Why Meet with Elected Officials? Marin County Youth Commission Breaks it Down
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“Meeting with our elected officials is integral to strengthening our relationship and building the credibility of the Marin County Youth Commission.” – Joshua Rowe, 15 The Marin County Youth Commission … Continued
B.L.I.N.G. Announces Fall 2016 Grantees!
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“Adults can only reflect on what it was like to be a youth. Youth feel what it’s like and know the issue(s)” – Shai, Fall and Spring 2016 Grantee Twice … Continued
Andrea Villegas and the Recently Published Case Study to Limit Payday Lending
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Andrea Villegas is a youth leader and resident of Half Moon Bay, CA and has been part of Youth Leadership Institute in our San Mateo office for more than a … Continued