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Leadership takes real moments
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Our Youth Leadership Toolkit: Building Leaders of Today offers a framework for staff to recognize, support, and grow youth leadership as it shows up every day.
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Where youth generosity grows
Callista’s story shows how far a young person’s generosity can go when they have the support to act on their ideas.
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Shining a light on learning beyond the classroom
This October, CYC joined the nationwide Lights On Afterschool celebration to spotlight the everyday magic of afterschool spaces—where students find support, try new things, and connect with their community.
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Racing through summer: A season of growth for CYC Dragon Boat
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CYC’s Dragon Boat team made waves this summer, racing with pride, building community, and celebrating a season full of growth and wins.
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Youth in motion: summer at CYC
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This summer at CYC is full of learning, connection, and memorable moments—from field trips to Dragon Boat victories.
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Centering youth, strengthening community: A look back at 2024–25
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Youth across San Francisco led events, built skills, and strengthened community through CYC programs during the 2024–25 school year.
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Celebrating youth leadership and intergenerational connection
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From senior sites to city parades, YCE youth have spent the year building bridges, leading with heart, and bringing communities together.
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CYC Dragon Boat team rides the wave of success
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The CYC Dragon Boat team inspires with back-to-back gold medals at major dragon boat festivals.
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Celebrating service and leadership at the 52nd Annual YCE luncheon
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This past Friday, the Far East Cafe buzzed with excitement as we gathered to honor more than 400 youth from ten San Francisco public high schools at the 52nd Annual Youth for Community Engagement (YCE) Luncheon.
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Honoring a legacy of leadership: the CYC dragon boat tribute at the CA Youth Dragon Boat Race
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The CYC win at the CA Youth Dragon Boat Race honored the memory of a beloved coach and mentor.
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Graduation event celebrates youth advocacy
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The 2024 annual youth graduation event celebrated the incredible achievements of our young scholars and their bright futures.
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Youth leadership in action
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The 16th Annual API Youth Summit empowered our next generation of leaders to enact positive change.
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Motivating Youth To Succeed