yli makes me think of bonding and learning with folks from different cities and states, and becoming educated about some of our most pressing issues across the world. yli is truly an organization for youth and young adults.
Brideisha Harness-Parker, Alumni

 

Young people – particularly youth of color and their allies – are deeply motivated to address inequities in their communities. At Youth Leadership Institute, young people realize their power by learning to use their voices to create meaningful change.

We work within coalitions and with elected officials to promote policy change that makes our communities more equitable and just for young people, especially young people of color. And it’s paying off with over 130 policy wins so far.

Change happens when conversations take place. At yli, we believe that conversations of real significance only occur when all voices are heard. And we’re here to ensure that youth voice is heard. Loud and clear.

 

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April 1, 2025 · 

The Parlier FNL chapter leads on the creation of a community garden at Parlier High School in partnership with the Department of Public Health

March 30, 2025 · 

yli co-hosts a Know Your Rights Workshop with Californians for Justice, California Immigrant Youth Justice Alliance, Power California, and Central Valley United for Power

March 29, 2025 · 

REP 559 youth join the #transportation4all coalition for their community education launch and our youth leaders shared their experience to highlight the importance of a community led transportation measure

March 27, 2025 · 

Celebrating 1 Year of our Suicide Prevention Campaign, Never A Bother

March 1, 2025 · 

REP 559- S2J2 Launches

REP 559 launches REP 559- S2J2 in Fresno county, recruiting up to 15 young people toward policy and systems change for economic and environmental justice. This work will train youth … Continued

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February 26, 2025 · 

Youth Across Madera coalition members hosted and facilitated a Youth Behavioral Health Destressing Workshop for residents of Madera County

October 26, 2024 · 

Youth Financial Literacy Workshop

Youth Across Madera Coalition members hosted and facilitated a ITIN x Financial Literacy workshop for young people across the county at their local library, highlighting the importance of what an … Continued

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October 17, 2024 · 

Moving Forward & Cactus Flower Art Show highlighting artwork from youth who are in juvi and/or system impacted as well as holding a silent auction with items gifted by community members to raise funds for programs.

October 17, 2024 · 

Youth Mental Health Town Hall

In partnership with Assemblymember Joaquin Arambula, 2 yli youth participants sat on a panel for a Youth Mental Health Town Hall. They discussed the mental health needs of youth in … Continued

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October 15, 2024 · 

FUSD Candidates Forum

Youth Leadership Institute co-hosts FUSD Candidates Forum with Faith in The Valley, Power California, CV UP, Californians for Justice, Woven Coalition Justice, and CMAC. Read more about the forum here!

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October 7, 2024 · 

YAMs youth came together to create and disperse to the Madera community a postcard zine informing them on the transportation tax, Measure T

September 14, 2024 · 

Moving Forward and Youth United youth co facilitate a Merced City council forum with candidates running for three Merced city districts, asking questions on issues such as housing, transportation, and economic development.

September 11, 2024 · 

Extreme Heat Radio PSA

Youth Across Madera members created a radio PSA highlighting our extreme heat campaign with OCPSC to inform community members about the dangers of extreme heat and how they can best … Continued

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September 2, 2024 · 

LB Wins Youth Climate Action Fund

yli Long Beach is one of eight recipients awarded a $5,000 Youth Climate Action Fund micro-grant, empowering youth to lead climate action through community-based storytelling and printed zines.

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August 24, 2024 · 

2nd Annual Queer Housing Summit

yli co-sponsored the 2nd Annual Queer Housing Summit with South Tower Community Land Trust, Housing Now!, and Fresno EOC LGBTQ+ Resource Center at Fresno’s historic Tower Theater.

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