The gentrification of the Mission District brought a "gang list" that affected young people in a 60-block radius, limiting their freedom of movement and association. Vicente Garcia used his 2007 Young People For fellowship to organize the community to stop the gang list.
Join the YP4 Intergenerational Network
The YP4 Intergenerational Network provides progressive leaders and activists with dynamic and innovative ways to be involved in the Young People For program by matching individuals with opportunities to contribute to our growing network of young leaders.
Our network brings together program alumni, organizations, progressive individuals, and community activists to directly engage in YP4 programs. From volunteering to mentoring to guest blogging to donating, individuals, alumni and partners form an online community advancing and supporting the next generation of progressive leaders.
Interested in joining the Intergenerational Network? Sign up for a MyYP4 account (if you haven't yet) and then contact Jessica Pierce for more information on how to join.
Sounds great, I want to join.
Accountability (have it)
Responsibility (own it)
Leadership (learn it)
Conflict (resolve it)
Tolerance (accept it)
Teamwork(embrace it)
Creativity (grow it)
Success (achieve it)
When All Else Fails (just do it)
Scott Thomas Provost, Director
I want to get involved
How can I get involved with this?
Provehito In Altum
I'm interested
I've been making a lot of connections in my community and also the community on my campus, by being a volunteer and an organizer, however I'm totally up for making more connections. I still have so much to learn.