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. 

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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 stand with historically oppressed communities by elevating their stories and voices to reimagine systems and solutions.  

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• Centering Young People - We commit to uplifting the transformative power of all young people. 

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

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• Knowledge - We cultivate spaces that spark intellectual curiosity.

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• Community - We believe in collective power, strengthened by making connections and caring for one another.

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• Play - We believe civic engagement doesn’t have to be boring, it can also be fun, exciting, and accessible!