Youth are the center of our community.
For more than 56 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.
Get to know us
Looking back—and forward
Our just-released annual report covers our important accomplishments and memories from the past year, working with youth and families in individual neighborhoods and across San Francisco.
Championing youth mental health
In our current 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.
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.
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.
latest news
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2026 CYC scholarship applications now open
The 2026 CYC Scholarship applications are now open, offering multiple opportunities to support youth as they pursue higher education.
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San Francisco Dragon Boat Festival set for June
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This June, the Dragon Boat Festival brings teams, families, and communities together for a citywide celebration rooted in tradition and shared experience
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Welcome spring in Chinatown
Come to the Chinatown Springtime Festival on April 11 to mark the arrival of spring with friends, family, and neighbors.
Community Stories
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Showing up every day: recognizing afterschool professionals at CYC
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Afterschool professionals at CYC create the relationships and spaces that support young people every day, offering consistency, care, and connection beyond the school day.
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What takes root: students shaping change at Balboa High School
CYC participants are turning ideas into action, creating a shared garden space that expands access to hands-on environmental learning and reflects the power of youth leadership.
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Ethnic studies, youth leadership, and the work ahead
New research shows ethnic studies supports student success, and programs like our Youth Justice Collective bring that impact to life by helping youth explore identity and grow into community leaders.