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.
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.
The application for the 2012-2013 Fellowship program is now open! Apply today!
Help us identify and support the newest generation of progressive leaders by nominating young activists and organizers from your network.
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What's Next?
After the National Summit, fellows will work with Blueprint Coaches to design & implement their Blueprint for Social Justice project. See what past Fellows have worked on.» Browse their Blueprints for Social Justice
Alumni Board Applications Available!
The application for the Alumni Board is currently open. Applications for the 2012-2013 Alumni Board are due January 31st, 2012.
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The Youth Leadership Programs of People for the American Way Foundation (PFAWF) continue our commitment to life-long leadership development by guaranteeing that the relationships and work completed during the YP4 Fellowship and through the Young Elected Officials Network are sustained and supported over the long-term. Learn more about our advanced leadership opportunities.
The Front Line Leaders Academy (FLLA) is a premier campaign leadership development program offered every year by the Young Elected Officials (YEO) Network and Young People For (YP4) to 20 talented young people from across the country. FLLA provides prospective candidates and campaign leaders the ability to learn from successful political campaign professionals.
The Youth Leadership Programs of People for the American Way Foundation (PFAWF) continue our commitment to life-long leadership development by guaranteeing that the relationships and work completed during the YP4 Fellowship and through the Young Elected Officials Network are sustained and supported over the long-term. Learn more about our advanced leadership opportunities.
The Front Line Leaders Academy (FLLA) is a premier campaign leadership development program offered every year by the Young Elected Officials (YEO) Network and Young People For (YP4) to 20 talented young people from across the country. FLLA provides prospective candidates and campaign leaders the ability to learn from successful political campaign professionals.