âSocial Justice must be included and balanced with traditional philanthropy. We must push intersectionality and diversity. We must take risks and challenge the status quo.â â Youth Leader at 2016 … Continued
âYLI showed me what I want to do with my life. Anything social justice driven, thatâs where I want to be. I see social justice as making a change, reforming … Continued
For 25 years, the Youth Leadership Institute (YLI) has partnered with tens of thousands of youth across the country, particularly in California, to amplify youth voices and change dangerous and … Continued
SPRING BLING! B.L.I.N.G. uses $60,000 to fund youth-led projects during our Fall and Spring cycles. We are excited to announce our Spring grantees below! Stay tuned for our 2016 Fall … Continued
âBeing a youth leader doesnât mean that you have to be the captain of something, it means that you just want to help. You donât have to be the leader … Continued
It was an exciting day for YLI when Youth Leader Joseph received the Volunteer of the year award out of 130 nominees representing the Central Valley! Joseph was honored with … Continued
Coastside Youth Council (CYC) member Margarita, 19, is cognizant of one common link uniting her efforts around alcohol regulation, transportation, and economic security policies: âThe work we do makes … Continued
Congratulations to our Fresno Boys and Men of Color young leader, Ricky Reyna, who was recently published in The Fresno Bee newspaper. His opinion piece, “Ricky Reyna: Fresno’s youths find their voices,” highlights youth voice … Continued
