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Our purpose is to support young people to make positive decisions about their health, education, and employment. Services Click here to view the 2009 evaluation report. Communities in Harmony Advocating for Learning and Kids, or CHALK, is a San Francisco project providing a range of youth services with a specific focus on transformative youth development and employment. CHALK’s employment programs place in-risk youth on the front lines as service providers for their peers. Youth are trained, supported, and gain essential job and life skills, all while positively contributing to the community. 965 Mission Street, Suite 520 For More Information Discovering the Reality of Our Community (DROC) is a youth activated, youth focused, alcohol and other drugs prevention program located in El Cerrito, De Anza and Kennedy High Schools. Using the environmental prevention model, we focus on community organizing and social change activities surrounding the issue of drug and alcohol abuse. It is our belief that by helping young people understand their own potential to affect change not just in their lives, but in their communities, we are facilitating the development of self-activated young adults who will make healthy choices about their futures. Through DROC participants learn how to lead, design and implement community assessments or "community mapping" activities. Based on the findings of these assessments students design a project to address the identified needs of their communities. This past year, for example, one DROC group at El Cerrito High School found (through a survey they created and distributed at El Cerrito High School) that many high school students are accessing alcohol within the home. Therefore, the youth introduced a social host ordinance (noncommercial individuals responsible for underage drinking events on property they own or lease) to the city of El Cerrito. The youth also facilitated a meeting to members of the community in order to gain support for the ordinance. The ordinance is being introduced to the El Cerrito city council this summer. Contact information: Melisa Price- DROC Program Coordinator The MYC Youth Center is a safe place for Middle and High School aged youth in Marin to learn new skills, give back to the community and hang out with their peers. The MYC is located in downtown San Rafael, easily accessible from San Rafael High School, Davidson Middle School and is 3 blocks from the San Rafael Transit Center. The mission of The MYC is to provide an inspiring space created by youth and adults, supporting the development of young people’s talents, potential, and leadership skills through the arts, technology, and community service. Be sure to visit The MYC website to see our current programs and special events, as well as to learn more about The MYC Youth Center. Contact Information 1115 3RD Street For More Information The Youth Support Program's mission is to provide a nurturing environment where students thrive academically, socially, and behaviorally. The purpose of the program is to produce mentoring and academic support. This is accomplished by matching participants one-on-one with UC Berkeley students. Through safe fun activities students develop cultural sensitivity, improve their leadership skills and self-esteem, and learn civic responsibility. The Youth Support Program (YSP) was established in 1994 as a result of a join effort between the UC Berkeley School of Social Welfare, Cal Corps, Willard Middle School, and Bay Area Community Resources. YSP was started by a group of excited U.C. Berkeley students who had a vision to have a greater impact on students in need. The group approached Kirk Hewett, the former Willard school psychologist, to discuss working with Willard students. Together they recognized that the Willard youth would benefit greatly if they could be matched with consistent and dedicated mentors. Starting as a small dream, YSP has evolved into an organization that serves more than 400 participants. The program has moved beyond merely providing support, to promoting cultural and academic enrichment activities. Contact Information 2425 Stuart Street For Additional Information High School Project
Middle School Project
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Contact Information Gabriel Negrete Straight Forward Club, or SFC, is a San Francisco program which uses boxing as a vehicle to combat drug involvement, gang involvement, and other criminal activity among at-risk youth and young adults, while developing their mental and physical health, self control, leadership qualities, patience, and capacity for strategic thinking. CHALK’s employment programs place in-risk youth on the front lines as service providers for their peers. Youth are trained, supported, and gain essential job and life skills, all while positively contributing to the community. Contact Information: 30 7th Street |