Mission

Activate, educate, and mobilize youth to shape their own future. ​

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Vision

We believe in a future where all youth are civic leaders and change makers. We understand that each generation has unique needs and ways of engaging their communities. We want to host programming that is led with intention and centers a youth perspective. We are committed to building a culture of collaboration.

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CalCenter Core Values

We have identified a set of core values that guide our work and the programs we develop and facilitate.

 

• Equity & Justice - We believe in leveling the playing field, through grassroots advocacy to transform communities and enable them to shape their own future.  

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• Centering Humanity - We believe in collective power where we lead with respect, compassion, and positivity to improve your tomorrow. 

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• Impact - Dedicate resources to cultivate spaces so leaders can create positive change.

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• Knowledge - Create spaces that spark intellectual curiosity.

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• Community - We, over I, believe that communities are strengthened by making connections, caring for one another, and leveraging people power. 

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• P.L.A.Y. - (Passion, Laughter, Advisor, and You.) Civic Engagement doesn't have to be boring, it can also be fun!