Did you know #CincoDeMayo celebrations in the US got their start in California?

And while it's primarily a consumer holiday, it's nonetheless a great excuse to eat some Mole Poblano. 🤤

Not that we need an excuse. nytimes.com/article/cinco-…

The rollercoaster ride of an uncertain future is taking a toll on the wellbeing of DACA recipients in California and beyond.

Pathways to citizenship are essential to the health of our communities! cbsnews.com/news/daca-ruli…

Congratulations to Latino Unidos Por Educación (LUPE), recipient of the Youth Power Partner Award!

LUPE is a student organization for 1st generation college students attending Bakersfield College that supports the leadership development of undocumented students.

#InvestInYouth

Congratulations to 67 Sueños, recipient of the Youth Power Partner Award!

67 Sueños is a youth organizing and leadership development program that supports
undocumented youth and youth from mixed-status families living in Oakland.

Thanks 67 Sueños, for your work!

#InvestInYouth

Congratulations to Dipti Venkatesh, recipient of the Voices for Change Award!

She created HealthEquityPlus (HEP) Youth Action projects to address health disparities & reduce barriers to improve health.

The future is bright — thank you for your work, Dipti!

#InvestInYouth

Congratulations to Allison Vo, recipient of the Voices for Change Award!

They organized for propositions that help tenants and students of color in CA, the release of undocumented Vietnamese folks, and more!

The future is bright — thanks for your work, Allison!

#InvestInYouth

Congratulations to Ishaan Brar of Healthy Community, recipient of the Voices for Change Award!

Ishaan founded Healthy Community, an organization that sets up monthly free mobile medical clinics at local homeless shelters and rehabilitation centers and more.

#InvestInYouth

Congratulations to Kamarie Brown, recipient of the Brandon Harrison Youth Visionary Award!

Kamarie has been a part of both South LA-local and national campaigns related to housing rights, gentrification, community-based safety, and gun violence.

#InvestInYouth

Congratulations to sofia, city council cyberbully, recipient of the Voices for Change Award!

Sofia Ongele is a self-identified 'hacktivist,' creatively applying emerging technologies and building solutions to the issues marginalized communities face.

#InvestInYouth

Congratulations to @weareyouthwill, recipient of the Youth Power Partner Award!

Youth Will is an organization that looks to build youth power, improve youth development, and demand youth prioritization.

Thank you Youth Will, for your work!

#InvestInYouth

Congrats to PROJECTQ, recipient of the Youth Power Partner Award!

ProjectQ provides gender affirming hair care to houseless LGBTQ+ youth of color in a safe environment, focusing their work primarily in Skid Row & South LA.

Thank you ProjectQ, for your work!

#InvestInYouth

The nominations are in!

Thanks to all who nominated so many incredible youth & orgs from across the state for the 2022 TCE Youth Awards!

All applications are now being reviewed by our amazing partner @BizStoop and the Young Funders Committee (YFC), so stay tuned!

Today is THE FINAL DAY to nominate a youth leader for the TCE Youth Awards.

Nominations must be received by 5:00 PST🏆, so head to calendow.org/youth-awards to nominate a young person between the ages 16-26 or a youth organization NOW!

🚨 ONLY A FEW DAYS LEFT TO GET YOUR YOUTH AWARDS NOMINATIONS IN! 🚨

Who can you nominate❓
☑️Yourself or another young person between the ages 16-26
☑️A youth organization

calendow.org/youth-awards

📨 Last day to submit is Jan 28, 2022 (5pm pst) #InvestInYouth

The TCE Youth Awards applications are still open but there is only 1 WEEK LEFT. 🏆

Head to calendow.org/youth-awards to nominate a young person between the ages 16-26 or a youth organization for a TCE Youth Award.

Last day to submit is 1/28 at 5pm pst

Have you nominated a deserving youth leader or non-profit organization yet?
Have you nominated yourself? 👀

Head to calendow.org/youth-awards before the deadline.

📨 The last day to submit is Jan 28, 2022 (5pm pst)
#PeoplePower #InvestInYouth

THIS JUST IN!🛎️

The 2022 TCE Youth Awards nominations now being accepted. 🎉

Do you know an outstanding young leader between the ages 16-26 using their voice and inspiring a change in their community?

📨 Submit by 1/28, 2022 (5pm pst)

Visit calendow.org/youth-awards/ ☺️

Do you know a young person who has fought for increasing investments in youth and the community, holding the system accountable, or working to build healthy communities across CA? Encourage them to apply to serve on @calendow's President's Youth Council: bit.ly/2021PYCApp!

New youth fellowship opportunity! The Troublemakers for Liberation Fellowship by @gather4justice is looking for this generation’s Ella Bakers, Bayard Rustins, and John Lewises, for a 6-month organizing fellowship. Stipends provided. Visit bit.ly/troublemakersf… to apply!