Basic Organization Information
Youth Speak Collective
- Also Known As:
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YSC
- Physical Address:
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San Fernando, CA
91340
- EIN:
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27-0126980
- Web URL:
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www.youthspeakcollec...
- Blog URL:
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www.facebook.com/you...
- NTEE Category:
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O Youth Development
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O50 Youth Development Programs
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A Arts, Culture, and Humanities
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A30 Media, Communications Organizations
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R Civil Rights, Social Action, Advocacy
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R20 Civil Rights, Advocacy for Specific Groups
- Year Founded:
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2005
- Ruling Year:
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2006
- How This Organization Is Funded:
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Foundations - $350,000
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City, State or Federal Gov't - $250,000
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Corporations - $200,000
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Mission Statement
Youth Speak Collective (YSC), is a youth-driven initiative empowering low-income communities in the Northeast San Fernando Valley with the skills necessary to pursue higher education and create strong communities.
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Impact Statement
Youth Speak Collective programs have an incredible impact on the young people they serve, their families, and their community.
Consider the following:
- In 2010, more than 3,200 were served through 10 programs. When each of these programs is added up, Youth Speak provided more than 200,000 hours of programming to young people and their families in 2010.
EDUCATIONAL GAINS
- Young people ages 11 to 19 enrolled in programs aimed at raising scholastic achievement.
- Of these youth, 87% reported raising their grades in one or more class, and 75% reported feeling more confident in their academic performance.
- The 2 public high schools in and around Pacoima have a drop out rate of 51%.
- In comparison, 95% of Youth Speak seniors complete their high school requirements and graduate with their class.
COMMUNITY IMPACT
- More than 2,000 hours of community service have been contributed to community projects by Youth Speak youth and their families.
- Through Project Green, 4 square acres of public land has been cultivated into a community garden.
- In 2009, LA84 Foundation and Nike built a new Futsal court for Futbolito Pacoima valued at $250,000 to meet the overwhelming demand of the youth participating in the program.
PERSONAL ADVANCEMENT
- Youth Speak programs have had a direct and significant impact on the lives of at-risk youth.
- Below are three personal stories from Youth Speak participants.
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Chief Executive
Mr. David Kietzman
Term:
Since
Jan
2006
Chief Executive Profile:
David Kietzman- David is Executive Director comes from
an organizing and social change background and believes in the importance of
micro-advocacy and organizing at the community level to make changes that
directly affect the day to day activities of the youth that YSC serves. David
is involved in national groups such as the National Youth Rights
Association, Emerging Artists– Los Angeles, Coalition for Community
Schools, Juvenile Justice Task Force and the Family Care Healthy Kids
Collaborative. David firmly believes in the importance of not
just running effective programs in its community, but in spreading this model
of youth development and youth-driven programs to the rest of the Los Angeles
region and potentially statewide.
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Highest Paid Employees & Their Compensation
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Program:
Futbolito Pacoima
- Budget:
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$60,000
- Category:
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Youth Development
- Population Served:
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Youth/Adolescents only (14 - 19 years)
Program Description:
Futbolito Pacoima is a 5 v 5 soccer program where at-risk youth engage in competitive sports to acquire positive character values,
skills and knowledge of sports and citizenship. Youth learn to practice and engage competitively in the game of futbolito all year around.
Coaches guide youth in gaining athletic skills, respect, responsibility, integrity, leadership and sportsmanship.
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Project Youth Green
- Budget:
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$50,000
- Category:
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Community Development
- Population Served:
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Ethnic/Racial Minorities -- General
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Youth/Adolescents only (14 - 19 years)
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Adults
Program Description:
Project Youth Green is a four-acre community garden and activity space in the heart of Pacoima. Our goal is to create a space that
promotes healthy lifestyles, self-reliance and empowerment through gardening, nutrition & health awareness, cultural arts activities and
physical fitness programming for youth and their families.
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Creative Tech Center
- Budget:
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$70,000
- Category:
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Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Population Served:
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Youth/Adolescents only (14 - 19 years)
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Adults
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Ethnic/Racial Minorities -- General
Program Description:
Creative Technology Center will focus on implementing innovative project-based learning curricula that tailor technology-enhanced
learning to student-driven projects. Programs will engage students by offering classes in graphic design, web design, digital photography
and video production targeted to build essential language arts and comprehension skills.
Other programs that run out of this computer lab include; distance learning courses, mural design classes, youth council, general tutoring, ESL parent classes and community engagement seminars.
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Academic Supoprt Services
- Budget:
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$350,000
- Category:
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Education
- Population Served:
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Youth/Adolescents only (14 - 19 years)
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Ethnic/Racial Minorities -- General
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General Public/Unspecified
Program Description:
YSC offers a variety of educational services to help youth graduate from high school and continue on to higher education or a vocational career. These services focus on increasing the youth's employability and connecting the youth to higher education. Services include academic tutoring, SAT prep, California High School Exit Exam Prep,
and college essay writing workshops. YSC provides academic support for hundreds of high school youth per day.
Youth Speak! Online, a distance-learning partnership with Cero Coso Community College, will give high school students an opportunity to earn high school and college credits by completing college coursework online with the help of academic coaches.
The program aims to motivate and encourage students to realize their full potential and to continue on to higher education.
9th Grade Academy is a summer program to facilitate the academic and social transition from middle school into high school.
Academic Internship Program is based on youth developing professional work skills, interviewing skills and hands on experience that will help them expand their résumé and later obtain good-paying jobs.
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Youth Impact Councils
- Budget:
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$40,000
- Category:
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Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy
- Population Served:
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Ethnic/Racial Minorities -- General
Program Description:
This program provides empowerment and leadership opportunities for youth to engage
in social enrichment activities, participate in experiential learning, and access
resources to attain a college education. Our goal is to increase the graduation
rate and prepare youth in becoming knowledgeable, educated and active
decision-makers in their school and community. Youth Councils meetings are located at local community centers and on-site at area middle and high schools
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Funding Needs
Youth Speak Collective is a non-profit organization, relying on the investment of individuals, businesses, and foundations. Every Youth Speak contributor makes an important difference in the communities of the Northeast San Fernando Valley through their investment. Each gift, regardless of its size, helps provide hundreds of young people with a fun, constructive alternative to the staggering dropout rates, gang activity and other issues affecting our community. Youth Speak appreciates your support!
Volunteer Needs
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Youth Speak Collective. In general we always need volunteers for the following positions; Workshop Facilitators, Mentors, Student Interns, Service Professionals and Fundraiser Hosts. Contact us if you are interested in one of these opportunities or have a suggestion based on your talents or resources. We are open to any skills you can bring to assist Youth Speak in our mission.
Request for In-Kind Contributions
Youth Speak Collective is a non-profit organization, relying on the investment of individuals, businesses, and foundations. Each gift, regardless of its size, helps provide hundreds of young people with a fun, constructive alternative to the staggering dropout rates, gang activity and other issues affecting our community.
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