YALA combines leadership development & identity development for students in grades 10-12. Through experiential group activities and reflection exercises, participants will explore the history of racism & community organizing and identify ways to be a leader for justice & liberation.
YALA will take place over 8 Saturdays during April & May from Noon - 2pm each day.
April 2 (In Person)
April 9 (Virtual)
April 16 (In Person)
April 23 (In Person)
April 30 (Virtual)
May 7 (In Person)
May 14 (In Person)
May 21 (In Person)
Meals will be provided for in-person sessions. Participants who regularly attend the sessions and complete the community project will be eligible to receive a stipend. YALA participants will also have an opportunity to attend our Civil Rights Trail tour scheduled for the week of June 13-17.
By signing up below, you acknowledge that you will be available to actively participant in the program. For more information, visit
www.youthatthecenter.org/yalaFor questions, contact: Shawn Jeffers -
shawn@youthatthecenter.org