FOR ACADEMIC & CULTURAL ENRICHMENT
FOR ACADEMIC & CULTURAL ENRICHMENT
FOR ACADEMIC & CULTURAL ENRICHMENT
FOR ACADEMIC & CULTURAL ENRICHMENT
FOR ACADEMIC & CULTURAL ENRICHMENT
FOR ACADEMIC & CULTURAL ENRICHMENT
FOR ACADEMIC & CULTURAL ENRICHMENT
FOR ACADEMIC & CULTURAL ENRICHMENT
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Welcome!
The Young Center for Academic & Cultural Enrichment is an LA-based nonprofit organization that educates, motivates, inspires, and empowers youth from diverse backgrounds and communities with the tools they need to achieve success in life. Through its award-winning educational programs, the organization has served the needs of students from over 250 schools to date and its alumni have been accepted at over 80 colleges and universities nationwide.
President's Message
Welcome. At the Young Center, we believe that education is a powerful tool that can transform lives and create pathways to success, especially for those who are disadvantaged and underserved in our society.
For over 20 years our organization has been empowering young people to create positive change in their lives and in their communities.
We're proud of our accomplishments, but there is still much work to be done. We value your input and welcome the opportunity to work together with you as we continue to strive to accomplish our goals for the betterment for our children.
William A. Young
Founder/President
TESTIMONIALS
Karen Bass
Mayor
Los Angeles
The Young Center's Youth Ambassadors are the future leaders and role models that other young people should strive to emulate."
Darrell Brown
Former Sr. V.P.
US Bank
I've met students who have a history at the Young Center that are still planting seeds that reflect the organization's mission, vision and purpose.
Sandra Evers-Manly
Former V.P.
Northrop Grumman
"The Young Center produces young leaders who are ready to go back into their community and BE the change that is needed."
Michael Tubbs
Former Mayor
City of Stockton
"Being a part of the Young Center literally changed my life trajectory and helped me become who I am today."
Jack 'Connell
Former Superintendant
CA Public Schools
"The Young Center has succeeded in creating effective programs that celebrate our youth for their strengths and abilities."
