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The future is already taking shape
As graduating seniors prepare for college, careers, and new opportunities, their stories reflect how community, support, and shared experiences can shape the paths young people carry forward beyond high school.
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What it means when youth show up for community
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Youth in CYC Racial Justice Cohort turned conversations about inequity and community care into action by organizing a care package and food distribution event for unhoused and low-income community members in Bayview.
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Creating space through art: youth leadership in practice
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Through the World Peace Art Contest and Empower Youth Art, youth leader Baron Zhang is creating space for young people across San Francisco to express themselves, explore big ideas, and lead through creativity.
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What takes root: students shaping change at Balboa High School
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CYC participants are turning ideas into action, creating a shared garden space that expands access to hands-on environmental learning and reflects the power of youth leadership.
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Ethnic studies, youth leadership, and the work ahead
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New research shows ethnic studies supports student success, and programs like our Youth Justice Collective bring that impact to life by helping youth explore identity and grow into community leaders.
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Building leadership through voice and practice
YAWAV supports AAPI young women in building confidence and leadership by creating space to reflect, speak openly, and lead within their communities.
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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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