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
Empowering Youth
to Change the World
WINNER
Award of Excellence
(CDE)
WINNER
Award of Excellence
(LAUSD)
WINNER
Advocates of the Year
(CASC)
WINNER
Leadership Award
(Northrop)
WINNER
Vanguard Award
(NAACP)
MISSION​​ STATEMENT
Our mission is to empower youth from diverse backgrounds and communities with the knowledge, skills, and motivation to rise and overcome challenges, excel academically, and become first-generation college graduates. We are dedicated to cultivating the next generation of ethical leaders and engaged citizens—driven by moral purpose and committed to creating a more just and equitable society where every child has the opportunity to reach their full potential. Learn More
President's Message
On behalf of everyone at the Young Center, I’m thrilled to welcome you to our site. Here, you’ll find everything you need to know about our mission and the impactful programs we offer to empower the next generation of leaders. We’re proud of the work we do, but we know it takes a village to raise a child. So we invite you to be part of our village. Whether through mentorship, advocacy, or financial support, your involvement can help shape the future of young leaders who will create positive and lasting change in our society. I look forward to hopefully working with you to help create a brighter future for our children.
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TESTIMONIALS
Karen Bass
Mayor
City of Los Angeles
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The Young Center prepares our youth to become future leaders and engaged citizens. We need more of that in our society.
Darrell Brown
Sr. Vice President
US Bank
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After twenty years, Young Center alumni are still planting seeds that reflect the organization's original mission, vision and goals.​
Sandra Evers-Manly
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
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
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."
News Briefs
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Historic Agreement reached to create Young Center Scholars Grants
President William A. Young and St. Mary's College President Roger J. Thompson sign historic Agreement to create Young Center Scholars Grant at St. Mary's College. Learn More
Young Center Alumni provide support for low- income participants
President Young and St. Mary's College President Thompson sign historic Agreement to create Young Center Scholars Grant at St. Mary's College of California. Learn More
Record Number of U.S. high school students apply for CA Youth Think Tank
High school applicants from 9 U.S. states across America have applied to participate in the Young Center's California Youth Think leader program this summer. Learn More
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Young Center to host 3rd Annual Great American Youth Debates
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Students representing diverse schools and youth groups Countywide will participate in the Great American Youth Debates this summer. Learn More