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.