A social impact nonprofit in Oakland, CA. Research, collaboration, innovation and advocacy for social justice.
Oakland,CA
Joined March 2011
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Urban Strategies Council retweeted
CalHeatScore is a new tool designed to help Californians stay informed, prepared, and safe during extreme heat events. Visit Calheatscore.calepa.ca.gov to see if your area is affected and to find locations near you to keep cool.
An autumnal heat wave is coming in later this week with potential heat-health risks to Southern California.
Check your ZIP code at CalHeatScore.calepa.ca.gov to discover
• Your local heat score
• Heat safety tips
• Locations near you to keep cool
Urban Strategies Council retweeted
If you know a young person in #Oakland (ages 13–26) who could use extra support, send them this! 🙌🏾
Our YPWC offers free walk-in services (from medical care to mental health support), on Wednesdays and Thursdays, in a welcoming, youth-friendly environment.
Urban Strategies Council retweeted
Investing in youth mental well-being today is an investment in healthier, more inclusive societies tomorrow.
✨@UNDESA’s #WorldYouthReport calls for stronger commitment and financing for youth mental health.
🌐bit.ly/un-wyr2025
#YouthMentalHealth
ALT Investing in youth mental well-being today is an investment in healthier, more inclusive societies tomorrow. ✨@UNDESA’s #WorldYouthReport calls for stronger commitment and financing for youth mental health. 🌐https://bit.ly/un-wyr2025 #YouthMentalHealth
Urban Strategies Council retweeted
For the first time since the U.S. government began collecting the data, young Black men are dying by suicide at a higher rate than young white men.
capitalbnews.org/young-black…
Urban Strategies Council retweeted
Take action to protect your community as a part of National Heat Safety Week, May 18-22! The Alliance for Heat Resilience and Health created a toolkit to help you support policies that protect the people most at risk.
Visit the resource hub: vist.ly/42fzf
#ClimateChangesHealth
ALT The front page of a toolkit has a logo at the top for the Alliance for Heat Resilience and Health. Beneath that is the title, 2026 Heat Safety Awareness Toolkit. Below the title is a subtitle, An action guide for communities, organizations, and advocates. At the bottom of the image is a picture of a man holding his hand over his face with a bright sun behind him and a large thermometer that shows 100 degrees on the right.
Tune in for our February sessions of Mental Health Mondays! You don't want to miss our topics this month.
Don’t miss this!
UNLEASHED POTENTIAL: A Conversation Btwn Fred Blackwell & Regina Jackson
WED, FEB 4 / 5:30 PM PST
A blueprint for closing gaps that young ppl in many Bay Area communities face, for building a region where every young person can rise, lead, & thrive.
@cwclub SF
Let's kick off the new year at USC Youth listening session! You're invited! The USC Fellows are excited to host a Youth Listening Session on January 11, 2025, and we want YOU to be part of the conversation!
#youthleadership #community #urbanstrategiescouncil #oakland
As we close out the year, we’re grateful for the community we serve. Community First. Always.#urbanstrategies #urbanstrategiescouncil #ElevateYouthCA #YouthLeadership #BayAreaYouth #Youth #GiftofCommunity #USCYouthFellows #Belongingisthebestgift #Community #MentalHealth #SUD
As we close out the year, we’re grateful for the community we serve. Community First. Always. #urbanstrategies #urbanstrategiescouncil #ElevateYouthCA #YouthLeadership #BayAreaYouth #Youth #GiftofCommunity #USCYouthFellows #Belongingisthebestgift #Community #MentalHealth #SUD
Our community needs us. Opioid use disorder awareness is important. #urbanstrategies #urbanstrategiescouncil #ElevateYouthCA #YouthLeadership #BayAreaYouth #Youth #GiftofCommunity #USCYouthFellows #Belongingisthebestgift #CommunityService #YouthLeadership #MentalHealth #SUD
“The community that I am a part of and the community I am able to support.”
#urbanstrategies #urbanstrategiescouncil #ElevateYouthCA #YouthLeadership #BayAreaYouth #Youth #GiftofCommunity #USCYouthFellows #Belongingisthebestgift #CommunityService #YouthLeadership
Our EYC Program has been providing mentorship, leadership training, and a supportive network #urbanstrategies #urbanstrategiescouncil #ElevateYouthCA #YouthLeadership #BayAreaYouth #Youth #GiftofCommunity #USCYouthFellows #Belongingisthebestgift #CommunityService #YouthLeadership
The EYC Program provides opportunities for youth and youth adults to succeed. #urbanstrategies #urbanstrategiescouncil #ElevateYouthCA #YouthLeadership #BayAreaYouth #Youth #GiftofCommunity #USCYouthFellows #Belongingisthebestgift #CommunityService #YouthLeadership
For the past five years we have been equipping your leaders.
#urbanstrategies #urbanstrategiescouncil #ElevateYouthCA #YouthLeadership #BayAreaYouth #Youth #GiftofCommunity #USCYouthFellows #Belongingisthebestgift #CommunityService #YouthLeadership
Com•mu•ni•ty [kə-ˈmyü-nə-tē]: A unified body of individuals who support and uplift one another. #urbanstrategies #urbanstrategiescouncil #ElevateYouthCA #YouthLeadership #BayAreaYouth #Youth #GiftofCommunity #USCYouthFellows #Belongingisthebestgift #CommunityService #YouthLead
Opportunity to serve. Opportunity to grow.
#urbanstrategies #urbanstrategiescouncil #ElevateYouthCA #YouthLeadership #BayAreaYouth #Youth #GiftofCommunity #USCYouthFellows #Belongingisthebestgift #CommunityService #YouthLeadership