FOR ACADEMIC & CULTURAL ENRICHMENT
EMPOWERING YOUTH TO CHANGE THE WORLD
Winner
Award of Excellence Youth Development
(CDE)
2004
Winner
Award of Excellence Youth Development
(CDE)
2006
Winner
Nonprofit Leadership Award
(NAACP)
2008
Winner
Pioneer in Education Award
(NWEC)
2010
Winner
Advocate of the Youth Award
(CASC)
2016
TESTIMONIALS
Congressmember Karen Bass
37th District
Young Center ambassadors are the future leaders of our society. They are the role models that other youth should strive to emulate."
Sandra Evers-Manly, Pres.
Northrop Grumman Foundation
When I look at young people who come from the Young Center, I see young leaders who are ready to go back into their community and BE the change that is needed."
Michael Tubbs
Mayor, City of Stockton
"Being a part of the Young Center's California Youth Think Tank literally changed my life trajectory. It helped me become who I am today."
Jack O'Connor
Supt. CA Public Schools
"The Young Center has succeeded in creating effective programs that finally celebrate our youth for their strengths and abilities."