Youth Development Nonprofits in California

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A SOCIAL ENTERPRISE FACILITY THAT IS FOCUSED ON ENTREPRENEURSHIP, CAREER EDUCATION, AND SUPPORTING STARTUPS AND THE COMMUNITY.

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The goal of this organization is to provide a wide range of supervised activities and delinquency prevention services for children and youth of all ages and backgrounds, but particularly for disadvantaged youth, with the objective of building character and developing leadership and social skills among participants.

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OUR MISSION IS TO SUPPORT ALL YOUTH TO BE SAFE, SMART AND SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE. EBAYC PROVIDES TRUSTED MENTORS, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM AND GRASSROOTS POLICY WORK, SO THAT ALL YOUTH MAY REALIZE THEIR ASPIRATIONS AND PERSONAL PATHS TO SUCCESS.

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NATIONAL FOSTER YOUTH INSTITUTE AIMS TO TRANSFORM THE CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM AND VASTLY IMPROVE OUTCOMES FOR FOSTER YOUTH.

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THE MISSION OF THE LATINO FILM INSTITUTE YOUTH CINEMA PROJECT IS TO ENHANCE A STUDENTS' EDUCATION THROUGH ITS PROJECT BASED LEARNING THAT PRODUCES COMPETENT, RESILIENT, AND REAL WORLD PROBLEM-SOLVERS AND BRIDGES THE ACHIEVEMENT AND OPPORTUNITY GAPS BY CTEATING LIFELONG LEARNERS AND THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY'S MULTICULTURAL FUTURE.

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MAMMOTH MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION BELIEVES THAT OPPORTUNITY AND ACCESS TO THE EASTERN SIERRA SHOULD BE OPEN AND INCLUSIVE TO ALL. BY FINANCIALLY SUPPORTING YOUTH ACADEMICS AND ATHLETIC PROGRAMS IN THE EASTERN SIERRA, WE INSPIRE FUTURE GENERATIONS TO LOVE OUR MOUNTAINS.

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COLLABORATIVE SOCIAL, EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AGES 5-18

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ENABLE YOUNG PEOPLE TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS PRODUCTIVE, CARING, RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS.

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ALLIANCE FOR GIRLS IS STRENGTHENING LEADERSHIP IN THE GIRLS' SERVICE SECTOR THROUGH RESEARCH, ADVOCACY, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND COLLABORATION. OUR MISSION IS TO ENSURE THAT GIRL-SERVING ORGANIZATIONS ARE MORE CONNECTED, MORE EFFECTIVE, AND BETTER ABLE (CONT ON PG. 2)

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INSPIRE ALL GIRLS TO BE STRONG, SMART, BOLD AND TO RESPECT THEMSELVES AND THE WORLD AROUND THEM. OFFERING PROGRAMS THAT DELIVER INNOVATIVE ACTIVITIES PREPARING YOUNG WOMEN FOR ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE AND CONFIDENT ADULTHOOD.

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The goal of this organization is to provide a wide range of supervised activities and delinquency prevention services for children and youth of all ages and backgrounds, but particularly for disadvantaged youth, with the objective of building character and developing leadership and social skills among participants.

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DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE LIVES OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS THROUGH BOTH OUR EQUESTRIAN THERAPY AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAMS.

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The goal of this organization is to raise and distribute funds for multiple organizations within the Youth Development major group area.

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TO SUPPORT YOUNG HORIZONS TO PROVIDE QUALITY CHILD CARE AND STATE PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAMS.

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PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL, ATHLETIC, ARTS AND CRAFTS, RECREATIONAL AND SOCIAL PROGRAMS FOR COMMUNITY YOUTH. MEMBERSHIP IS OPEN TO ALL BOYS AND GIRLS ON A NONDISCRIMINATORY BASIS.

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EMPOWER UNDERSERVED STUDENTS AND THEIR TEACHERS THROUGH MINDFULNESS AND OTHER TRANSFORMATIVE SKILLS.

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OUR MISSION IS TO EMPOWER EVERY CLUB MEMBER, THROUGH SAFE AND IMPACTFUL EXPERIENCES, TO GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL WITH A PLAN FOR COLLEGE OR A CAREER, CONTRIBUTE TO THEIR COMMUNITY, AND TO LIVE A HEALTHY LIFE BY OFFERING YEAR-ROUND YOUTH DEVELOPEMENT PROGRAMS AT 6 SITES.

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WE LAUNCHED HIGHER LEARNING IN JUNE OF 1997, WHOSE GOAL IS TO CREATE A SAFE SPACE WHERE HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH CAN COME TOGETHER TO EXAMINE AND ACT ON ISSUES THAT IMPACT THEIR COMMUNITIES. IN 2010 WE RENEWED OUR COMMITMENT TO ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL CHANGE, AND YOUTH ORGANIZING, RESULTING IN THE LAUNCH OF TWO NEW CAMPAIGNS, A LEADERSHIP AND BASEBUILDING NETWORK IN EAST PALO ALTO, THE REVAMP OF OUR STAFFING STRUCTURE TO BETTER SUPPORT YOUTH-TO-STAFF TRANSITIONS, AND A RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT PLAN AIMED TO DIVERSIFY OUR FUNDING SOURCES. CURRENTLY, OUR WORK INVOLVES LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNITY ORGANIZING, AND COALITION BUILDING.

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BUILD A YOUTH-LED MOVEMENT THAT PROVIDES EDUCATION FOR ISSUES RELATED TO JUVENILE JUSTICE AND ORGANIZES COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN ORDER TO IMPROVE CONDITIONS IN, PROMOTE COMMUNITY AND SCHOOL-BASED ALTERNATIVES AND TO AMELIORATE RACE, GENDER AND CLASS INEQUALITY IN THE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM.

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CAMP AUGUSTA'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE CHILDREN A SAFE, FUN-FILLED EXPERIENCE THAT WILL SERVE AS A CATALYST FOR PERSONAL GROWTH AND AN APPRECIATION OF THE OUTDOORS. WE PROVIDE A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT GEARED TOWARD EACH CHILD'S NEEDS AND INTERESTS.OUR NURTURING ATMOSPHERE IS ACHIEVED BY LIMITING OUR TOTAL NUMBER OF CAMPERS PER SESSION, INCREASED SUPERVISION, AND A DEDICATED AND CARING STAFF.IN A SMALL, TIGHT, TRUE COMMUNITY SET IN NATURAL SPLENDOR, CAMPERS DEVELOP SELF-CONFIDENCE, INDEPENDENCE, SOCIAL SKILLS (EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE), CREATIVITY, ACTIVITY SKILLS, ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS AND APPRECIATION, FRIENDSHIPS, AND HEALTHY LIVING SKILLS. KIDS ALSO LEARN WHAT MOST MODERN CHILDREN HAVE FORGOTTEN -- HOW TO JUST PLAY AND BE A KID WITHOUT TELEVISION, VIDEO GAMES, THE INTERNET, CANNED GAMES, OR SOCIAL PRESSURE.