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As a kid, Nilda Palacios was sexually abused at home and at school. She tried to escape into a relationship, […more…]
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Every week, JFCS East Bay resettles three to four refugee families, the majority of whom have been arriving from Afghanistan […more…]
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Alex Diaz, 26, first encountered the youth organizing and community building nonprofit Communities United for Restorative Youth Justice (CURYJ, pronounced […more…]
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Doria Robinson grew up in a tough neighborhood in Richmond, California. Liquor stores and fast food restaurants lined almost every […more…]
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Kanley Souet-Pich was familiar with the struggles of refugees as a young mother living in Oakland in 2019. Born in […more…]
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Over the past few years, California’s leadership has responded boldly to the well-documented youth mental health crisis – one that […more…]
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In contemplating the scope and destruction wrought by gun violence, it is understandable to despair. But inaction won’t save your […more…]
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25 years of unconditional support. 25 years of long-term relationships. 25 years of never kicking anyone out of their program. […more…]
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Co-founder of the only tech news website for Black millennials; head writer for Disney+’s upcoming superhero series starring a Black […more…]
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Since 1970, Youth in Arts has been helping students find their voices through the arts and creativity. “We try to […more…]
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“You can’t be what you can’t see.” This quote from civil rights activist Marian Wright Edelman is the guiding force […more…]
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Performance in the classroom, strong friendships, career success, and financial independence – these all start with a stable home life. […more…]
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Esperanza was 19 years old and living in Malawi when she faced a serious health crisis. While giving birth to […more…]
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The American Dream tells us that with enough grit and determination, anyone can pull themselves up by their bootstraps and […more…]
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In Scotty Kober’s eyes, soccer is the most versatile sport in the world. Anywhere, anytime, anyone can play – all […more…]
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The work we’re doing to advance racial and economic justice across the county is about inspiring hope and transforming lives. […more…]
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YLC launched the Quality Parenting Initiative (QPI) over a decade ago as a national movement committed to ensuring that all […more…]
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