Health Justice

San Mateo Youth Advocates

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San Mateo Youth Advocates, launched in March of 2022 across San Mateo County, sparks positive change by identifying and addressing housing, health equity and voting challenges that youth face beyond … Continued

Cunha Club Live

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Friday Night Live (FNL) is a statewide organization that addresses underage substance abuse. At yli, we take a social justice lens to the work, shifting the focus from individual behaviors … Continued

The Miller Project

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When we think of the definition of “public health,” we often think of it in narrow, clinical terms: health insurance, access to hospitals, or patient care. However, public health is … Continued

My Hood, My City

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MY HOOD, MY CITY works with Long Beach young people, ages 14-24, living in  the Northside, Westside, or Washington neighborhood of Long Beach —  neighborhoods that have experienced disproportionate amounts … Continued

Speak Your Truth

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An open mic night for student music and poetry.

Youth Participatory Action Research

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Youth Participatory Action Research (YPAR) empowers young people to explore pressing issues impacting their communities/schools and respond by implementing sustainable change. Youth will take action, start dialogues, organize and mobilize … Continued

REP 559

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Redefining Equity through Policy (REP 559) is a power-building and organizing program for young people of color and their allies interested in advocating for social and racial equity in their … Continued

COVID-19 Response

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In December of 2020, the ECV office launched this project in response to the devastating impacts of COVID-19 on our community. This two-pronged strategy involved: Riverside County Youth Task Force  … Continued