Stay Safe. Stay Alive.

Your life matters. Your crew matters. Our community matters. 

Fentanyl and opioid overdoses are taking too many of our people too soon. Youth UpRising is stepping up with facts, tools, and real talk to help you and your friends stay safe. No judgment—just support, resources, and a community that has your back.

About YU and the Opioid Crisis 

Youth UpRising (YU) has been a second home for Oakland youth for 20 years—providing a safe space, mentorship, and programs to help young people rise as leaders. 

Now, we’re taking on one of the most urgent challenges facing our community: the opioid crisis. 

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.