Vision & Mission
Our mission is to transform East Oakland into a healthy and economically robust community by developing the leadership of youth and young adults and improving the systems that impact them.
Located in the heart of East Oakland, YU is a neighborhood hub offering young people services and programs to increase the physical and mental wellbeing, community connection, educational attainment, and career achievement among youth members.
Our 4 core program areas:
…But delivering services is not our only goal.
Our vision is to develop a generation of critically active youth leaders—ultimately putting them at the center of community transformation in East Oakland.