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Sacramento Youth Commission 

The Sacramento Youth Commission (SYC) is dedicated to advocating for the welfare and empowerment of Sacramento’s youth. Established in 1993, SYC advises the City Council and the public on youth policies, programs, and opportunities, with the aim of enhancing their quality of life.

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YSA (Youth Services America) YOUTH SERVICE MONTH

The Annual Global Youth Service Day (April 26-28) is approaching. Celebrating 36 years of youth changing the world, it’s the longest-running annual youth participation event globally. Open to ages 5-25, it fosters collaboration for the common good and acknowledges youth’s year-round impact on communities. The aim is to unite youth from diverse backgrounds, empowering them to contribute positively during this special celebration period.

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Is Education the Universal Escape From Poverty?

Da’juantay Wynter, alumnus of the Grants Advisory Board for Youth, shares a remarkable journey from a Popeyes manager at 17 to a sophomore at Washington University in St. Louis. Battling family responsibilities and poverty, Da’juantay reflects on the unexpected twists, emphasizing the transformative power of education.

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Hispanic Heritage Month

The idea for Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated throughout the latter half of September and the first half of October, began as a way to promote the history, culture, and contributions of Hispanic-Americans — specifically, those whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America.

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