Youth Leadership Institute

yli's mission is to build communities where young people and their adult allies come together to promote social justice and racial equity. That is why we are standing in solidarity with hundreds of thousands of protestors across the nation and movement leaders like The Movement for Black Lives to call on decision makers in city, state, and federal government to create true safety for our communities. This means divesting from excessive, brutal, and discriminatory policing and investing in a vision of community safety that works for everyone, not just an elite few.

COUNT. Every. Vote. Every vote is important. They must be counted!! Art by Laci Jordan for Amplifier... #ourvotescount #countourvotes

The year 2020 has been an especially prominent and amazing opportunity for young people to voice their opinions to speak out against racial violence, to call upon their friends, like leaders, and really have their voice listened to, says Demi Wack. And that's just what she and Michael Waife are doing on their new podcast, PolicyWise, which offers intergenerational policy discussions centered around today’s youth. PolicyWise is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Breaker Audio, RadioPublic, Pocket Casts and Overcast. Check it out! California Economic Summit California Forward Patty Barahona Assemblymember Shirley Weber

As voters, we turned out in record numbers, despite a pandemic, an economic collapse, and attempts to stop us. Now we’re going to make sure that every vote counts. #EveryVoteCounts #DemocracyRising

Count every vote!! #everyvotecounts

Our vote determines our future. Make sure you've voted! And if you're voting in person and are still waiting in line when the polls close, STAY in line! You will still be allowed to vote. For more voting resources: https://www.bymaskormail.org/ Art by Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya. Commissioned by Amplifier.

THIS. Right here. Use your voice. Exercise your power. Vote! Let's gooo!! Artist: James Gardin via Culture Surge #vote #ElectionDay

Feliz dia de la elecciones!! Happy Election Day!! Make sure you go out and VOTE (safely) if you haven't yet! #MiVotoEsMiVoz Art by Kayla Jones for Amplifier's Power to the Polls. #Nov3 #voting #election2020

TODAY at 7pm PST is the last workshop in the Coastside climate series! The County of San Mateo and City of Half Moon Bay have teamed up with Sustainable Pescadero so your ideas and priorities can inform climate planning for Half Moon Bay AND unincorporated Coastal communities. By working together we can be more impactful and inclusive and put more of your suggestions to work. We invite EVERYONE to weigh in and participate whether you are joining the conversation or have att...ended past events. The County climate plan and the City of Half Moon Bay CAAP will set goals and strategies to reduce the pollution that causes climate change so we can do our part to reduce the risk and frequency of severe weather and other climate change impacts in the future while building a more older adult-friendly community across the Coastside. This is your chance to weigh in on an important planning process for your neighborhood and community! By attending the workshop, you’ll automatically be entered into a raffle. We’ll be giving away gift cards at the end of the workshop. We look forward to seeing you there! Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/climate-action-plan-workshop-s #sanmateocounty #halfmoonbay County of San Mateo - Government City of Half Moon Bay - Recreation & Community Services Transportation Equity Allied Movement

Happy November!! We have THREE days until the end of the election. Vote vote vote!! #vote Art by Daniela Melendez via Culture Surge

Vote like our futures are bound together. I am voting for your future, and you are voting for mine. We have less than 5 days until the election, so make sure you go vote!! For some super helpful voting resources: https://www.bymaskormail.org/ #vote Artist: Stormy Mae Nesbit via Culture Surge

There is no doubt that stress is at an all time high for all of us right now, especially our young people. With COVID-19 impacting our lives and limiting our access to resources, it's hard to take action and get help. Half Moon Bay youth of Pilarcitos High School wanted to share this resource from Elevate Addiction Services for those struggling with drug addiction. Help us in celebrating Red Ribbon Week and bringing awareness to drug use in the HMB community! #saynotodrugs #redribbonweek #healthyliving #youthlives

***CALLING ALL DALY CITY YOUTH*** Sign a Commitment Card today and enter to win a gift card! By signing a card, we'll keep you up to date on what’s happening in your local government and how you as young people can still make positive social change by showing up to City Council, Board of Supervisor, and Planning Commission meetings to make your voice heard! Click the image below to sign up!!

Today is the next workshop is the Coastside Climate series! The County of San Mateo is partnering with Ayudando Latinos A Soñar to get your feedback on the Community Climate Action Plan. This plan will set goals and strategies to reduce the pollution that causes climate change and build a more family-friendly community across the coastside. This is your chance to weigh in on an important planning process for your neighborhood and community! If you live in Pescadero, Half Moon... Bay, El Grenada, Montara, Moss Beach, Princeton, Miramar, La Honda or San Gregorio, and have something to say or want to learn about renewable energy, water conservation, public transportation, recycling and composting, and sustainable agriculture, please JOIN US! ***REGISTER, attend the workshop and enter the raffle to win gift cards*** This event will be hosted in English. Spanish translation may be available. #ClimateAction #SanMateoCounty County of San Mateo - Government Ayudando Latinos A Soñar - ALAS

"The City of Atwater unanimously passed a declaration on May 15 to be a 'sanctuary city for businesses'. After state and county orders had deemed certain businesses as 'essential' and ordered the remaining businesses to remain closed. This decision came to pass in the midst of a pandemic." Read more from the We'Ced article written by Efrain Gutierrez about the recent decisions made about COVID-19, safety, and restrictions in the City of Atwater. #YouthMedia #Atwater #Merced We 'Ced Youth Media RISE & LIFT