Welcome
Youth UpRising (YU) is a 25,000 sq. ft., state-of-the-art transformation center in the heart of East Oakland dedicated to community transformation powered by the leadership of youth. We achieve this mission through a three-pronged approach:
- Personal Transformation Youth-centered, culturally relevant programming and wraparound services that help youth and young adults expand life opportunities, increase overall wellbeing and community connectedness, and develop their innate talents.
- Systems Change Integrated partnerships and strategic collaborations, community-based/participatory research, best practice sharing, and advocacy on youth-related issues.
- Community Devolpment A concerted effort to improve the built environment, increase neighborhood assets, and influence land use policy to align with market trends positioning the community to take advantage of job creation opportunities
In 2011, 1,900 unduplicated youth participated in YU's programs. Survey results found:
- 65% reported that YU provided them with consistent guidance and emotional support;
- 77% developed long-term plans related to career/education;
- 82% started using non-violent methods to resolve conflicts and disagreements.