Grant funds will allow the Coalition to expand this program to further develop culturally and linguistically relevant approaches to workshops, trainings and community connectivity gatherings; expand a collaborative network within the Pasadena/Altadena community and increase our Know Your Rights: Know Your Responsibilities outreach; and assist with creating opportunities to meaningfully and authentically engage and strengthen parents/caregivers and the entire family system to ensure sustainable positive change.
This program will serve economically disadvantaged, at-risk African American, Latino, and other youth and their parents from Pasadena, Altadena, and the greater San Gabriel Valley.
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"Young persons’ experiences are not validated. What they say should be listened to as well. They should respect what we say at the end of the day. We are in this together! "
Youth Member, Pasadena
"Youth have the honesty to recognize the challenges they face, and the courage to work and be part of the solutions. In additions, we recognize that the success of this program requires the engagement not only of youth, but their families as well. "
Yoland - Executive Director