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Empowering youth to change the world.

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OUR ORGANIZATION

The Young Center for Academic & Cultural Enrichment is an LA-based nonprofit organization that provides enriching educational programs and pathways to success for diverse youth living in the Greater Los Angeles area and beyond.  Students from over 250 schools have participated in Young Center programs and our alumni are distinguished graduates at over 80 colleges and universities nationwide.  

OUR MISSION

To empower our youth with the knowledge, skills, and motivation needed to rise and achieve success in their lives; to inspire and prepare them to become future; leaders of their communities; and to instill in them a sense of purpose and responsibility for helping to shape the world in which they live.

 

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William A. Young

Founder/President

President's Message

 

On behalf of everyone at the Young center, I'd like to welcome to our site.  At the Young Center, we are committed to cultivating a new generation of leaders, thinkers, and doers who will help create the change that is needed in the world.  
 

We believe that children are future leaders of our society and that it is our responsibility as a nation to equip them with the tools and guidance they will need to succeed.  That is why we exist. 

 

We empower our youth through education because education is a powerful tool that can transform lives and create greater pathways to success, especially for those who are disadvantaged and underserved in our society.  I know because I was one of them.

 

Our proud alumni are part of a growing network of successful and influential leaders in a variety of professional fields.  Their success is a testament to the boundless possibilities that exist when we raise the bar and inspire our youth to reach new heights.


Finally, we believe that it takes a village to raise a child.  We are proud of our many accomplishments, but we know that it wouldn't be possible without support we receive from people like you.  And so, we welcome the opportunity to work together with you as we continue to strive to create positive change in our society and a better world for our children.

President's Message

TESTIMONIALS

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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."

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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."

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