Community Youth Center

Community Youth Center of San Francisco champions the diverse youths in our community–giving them a voice in their futures and pathways to success.

For more than 50 years, CYC has provided the youth of our city a sense of belonging and vital tools and experiences to succeed in life.

CYC serves more than 8,000 youth each year and is one of only a few agencies in the city addressing the needs of a diverse population of low-income, high-need, and at-risk Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI), Latinx, and African American youth. We believe in opening doors of opportunity based on individual interests and needs, always with multiple entry points and multiple potential paths.

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Falling for fall

Halloween is just around the corner, which means it’s time to make and don your costume for the annual Chinatown Halloween Festival on Saturday, October 26, from 11 am to 3 pm at Waverly Place.
Join us for a family- and kid-friendly day for you and yours, with plenty of treats and scares you’ll be talking about… until next Halloween.

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Building the future

CYC has worked in the Richmond District for over three decades providing opportunities for young people to excel in their lives. Our love and support for the neighborhood and its residents led to the recent opening of the Richmond Community Hub, providing shared resources and access in this vital neighborhood.

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Championing youth mental health

In the COVID-19 era, our city’s youth are dealing with trauma, illness, and significantly stretched or altered family, social, and academic relationships. Underserved and culturally/linguistically isolated youth are in danger of falling further behind and not having access to vital mental health and supportive services. CYC is approaching these challenges with commitment, creativity, and care.

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Responding to anti-Asian violence

In response to rising violence against the AAPI community, CYC has joined with other local organizations to provide proactive, integrated, culturally competent violence prevention and intervention services. CYC is serving as the fiscal agency for the Coalition for Community Safety and Justice (CCSJ) and, through the Coalition, provides coordinated street outreach and crisis response services.

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Supporting youth

We’re ever-grateful for the support of our donors. With your help, CYC is able to continue addressing the needs of thousands of youth in San Francisco. Read more about our direct donation and planned giving options.

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