All programming and services at Youth UpRising are provided free of charge to our members. Becoming a member is also free.

Membership Requirements:

  • Must live in Alameda County

  • Be between the ages of 13- to 24-years-old

  • Attend orientation

During orientations, prospective members will take a tour of the facility, learn the rules involved with being a member and the various programs and services offered. Once we fully reopen our programs, prospective members will have a one-on-one intake with a YU case manager. Orientations will take 45 minutes to one hour. After completing all orientation steps, members will receive a membership card to check in every time they come to the center.

Examples of proof of age and address:

  • School ID (with the date of birth)

  • Birth Certificate (with a photo ID)

  • CA ID or CA Drivers License (Any combination of documents that show birthday, address, and photo)

Youth Uprising is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization whose 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 physical and mental wellbeing, community connection, educational attainment, and career achievement among youth members.

…But delivering services is not our only goal.

Youth UpRising (YU) envisions a healthy and economically robust East Oakland powered by the leadership of youth and young adults as well as improvements in systems and environments that impact them. Our primary focus is building a systems change and community economic development platform that supports and strengthens our personal transformation work.

Learn more at www.Youthuprising.org

All donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law. Federal identification number: 20-3321544

If you prefer to donate by mail, please send checks to: Youth Uprising / 8711 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland, Ca.