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
WINNER
Award of Excellence
(CDE)
WINNER
Award of Excellence
(LAUSD)
WINNER
Advocates of the Year
(CASC)
WINNER
Leadership Award
(Northrop)
WINNER
Vanguard Award
(NAACP)
​OUR MISSION
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The Young Center for Academic & Cultural Enrichment is a nonprofit organization that educates, trains, inspires, and empowers youth from diverse backgrounds and underserved communities with the knowledge, skills, and motivation needed to rise and achieve personal success, pursue a college education, and become future leaders who help create positive change in our society. We have impacted the lives of students from over 250 schools and earned five prestigious Awards of Excellence to date. Our success rates rank among the highest in the nation, and our alumni are thriving at top universities and are respected leaders in business, education, and community service. Learn More
Karen Bass
Los Angeles Mayor
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“We need more organizations like the Young Center that help prepare our youth to become engaged citizens and future leaders of their communities.”
Darrell Brown
Sr. Vice President
US Bank
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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 Vice President
Northrop Grumman
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"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
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"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
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"The Young Center has succeeded in creating effective programs that celebrate our youth for their strengths and abilities."