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From participant to practitioner: youth shaping the future
Cathy Quach first came to CYC as a high school student looking for support and now works as a clinician, carrying forward the same kind of trusted space that helped her navigate mental health and connection as a young person.
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Carrying tradition forward: Dragon Boat Community Day at Lake Merced
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Dragon Boat Community Day at Lake Merced brings youth and community together to honor tradition, welcome the nation’s first phoenix boat, and carry this cultural practice forward across generations.
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Creating space through art: youth leadership in practice
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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Showing up every day: recognizing afterschool professionals at CYC
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Afterschool professionals at CYC create the relationships and spaces that support young people every day, offering consistency, care, and connection beyond the school day.
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What takes root: students shaping change at Balboa High School
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
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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Volunteers who show up for young people
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This Volunteer Appreciation Month, we’re recognizing partners like First Bank who help bring hands-on learning and meaningful support to youth across San Francisco.
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Re-examining education and peace through youth leadership
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On Sunday, March 29, Community Youth Center took part in the Comparative and International Education Society (CIES) Conference in San Francisco, joining practitioners and researchers from around the world in
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Women shaping opportunity for young people — past and present
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Across generations, women have helped expand opportunity for young people by building the systems and pathways that support their growth.
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Highlights from our 56th Annual Gala
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The 56th Annual Gala was an unforgettable night. Thank you to all of our supporters and friends for gathering to celebrate the strength and resilience of the youth we serve.
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Honoring shared histories: Lunar New Year and Black History Month at CYC
Across San Francisco this February, CYC marked Lunar New Year and Black History Month through neighborhood celebrations and community gatherings.
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