The gentrification of the Mission District brought a "gang list" that affected young people in a 60-block radius, limiting their freedom of movement and association. Vicente Garcia used his 2007 Young People For fellowship to organize the community to stop the gang list.
What do you stand for?
Young People For (YP4) is a strategic long-term leadership development program that identifies, engages and empowers the newest generation of progressive leaders to create lasting change in their communities.
Become A YP4 Fellow Today!
Do you have a vision to improve the world?
Are you committed to social justice?
Do you want to build progressive power on your campus or in your community?
Apply now for the 2010 Fellowship Program!
Upcoming Events
Mar 20-23, 2010: USSA's 41st Annual Grassroots Legislative Conference and National Student Lobby Day (Leg Con)
Mar 21, 2010: March for America (Reform Immigration for America)
Calling all Alumni!
YP4 is developing an alumni board that will help lead the work of YP4. The board will consist of 3 members from 4 regions and will be responsible for coordinating networking events, helping train and work with Fellows in their area, leading regional strategy meetings, and representing YP4 at conferences, trainings, and other local and national events. Apply today!
Making real change today...
Our fellows designed and carried out Blueprint for Social Justice projects in 2009.
See what they've been working on.