Congrats Veronica for being recognized as YA’s #2024UnsungHero ✨🏆👏🏼 She is an example of hard work, dedication, & passion in our community. She goes above and beyond to support youth & their families with a smile & an open heart. Her integrity and "ganas" do not go unnoticed.

This Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week, we want to give a BIG THANK YOU to all our YA expanded learning heroes who make a profound difference in the lives of young people and for driving impact in our communities. #HeartOfAfterschool #AfterschoolProfessionals #WeAreYA

#AfterSchoolHeroes Assemble! 💪🏽🦸🏽‍♀️🦸🏽‍♂️ Some fun today with our YA Super Heroes during our Afterschool Professionals Appreciation event! 🌟 #HeartOfAfterschool #AfterschoolProfessionals #YAExpandedLearningTeam #YouthAlliance

Thank you to everyone for Celebrating Youth Leadership with us during Youth Rising 2024 ✨️ Youth Alliance is so proud of all our youth as they continue to grow into their leadership development and discover their voices! ✊🏽✊🏾 #YouthRisingScholarships #YouthLeaders #Recap

Last week, YA was in community with movement partners to engage in dialogue & strengthen communications development to reclaim our unique storytelling against harmful narratives. Thank you MILPA Collective for hosting the first-ever Reframing the Narrative 2024 convening.

Youth Alliance was honored to welcome the new CEO of the Latino Community Foundation, Julián Castro & the Latino Community Fdn Familia to our YA home in Hollister. The day was spent alongside youth, parents, & community leaders as we shared our dreams & visions for a better future.

Recently, YA Youth participated in a "Voices From The Fields" panel to voice their perspectives, uplift the agricultural community, & share about the many ways they empower their communities. #YouthVoice #FarmworkerChildren #YouthAlliance #VoicesFromTheFields

In tribute to the many, in honor of all, we offer our gratitude. For bravery, courage, and valor, we say thank you. En homenaje a muchos, en honor a todos, ofrecemos nuestra gratitud. Por su valentía, coraje y valor, les damos las gracias. #MemorialDay #Valor #Duty #Honor

Our Power School team organized their annual End of Year Event at South Valley yesterday. It was a day of celebration & family fun! YA staff also held a Grad Ceremony for their 5th, 8th, & Senior students 🎓🎓 Congrats to all our #PoweSchoolGrads 🎉👏🏼 #PowerSchool #ClassOf2024

We are excited to announce that Diane Ortiz, dedicated founder & CEO of Youth Alliance, is being recognized for her decades of leadership with a four-month sabbatical supported by the Latino Community Fdn (LCF) program "Rest is Power. Rest is Revolution." #RestIsPower

As Father's Day approaches, we would like to thank all the fathers, step-fathers, & father figures within our Youth Alliance family. Fatherhood is a powerful force. We hope all father figures take pride in the positive impact they have made & continue to make. #HappyFathersDay

In celebration of #Juneteenth, our offices will be closed on June 19th. Join us in commemorating & reflecting on the ongoing fight for a more equitable future. ✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿 YA stands in solidarity with the communities of color in carrying forward a commitment to diversity & equality.

We are thrilled to announce that Youth Alliance has received a generous $10,000 donation from Enterprise Mobility through their ROAD Forward program! 🚗💨 A huge thank you to Enterprise Mobility for believing in our mission & making a positive impact on the lives of so many. ✨

Youth Alliance thanks the San Benito County Opioid Task Force for recognizing Lorena Villagomez & Veronica Ochoa, for their commitment to keeping our community safe. This appreciation is also a recognition of our amazing staff that supports the wellness & health of our youth.

Shout-out to our amazing South Santa Clara Youth Alliance (YA) team & youth members for participating during #NationalNightOut It was a wonderful way to connect & engage our community members in Santa Clara County. Our communities are stronger when we come together!

A heartfelt thank you to Abogada Alexandra for the generous donation of $10,000 to Youth Alliance! This generous gift propels our mission forward, enabling us to create positive change & inspire transformation in our community. We are grateful to have your support!❤️

On this National Day of Service & Remembrance, we honor the heroes, victims, & families affected on 9/11. As we reflect, we want to uplift the spirit of community, compassion, & unity. Let's join together in service to make a difference for our neighbors & our communities.

Youth Alliance would like to congratulate the Parent Alliance for completing their Digital Literacy classes! By completing the workshop, parents received certificates of completion & a free Chromebook. Thank you to Loaves, Fishes & Computers for empowering our parents! ✊🏽✊🏾

Happy Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month! ✨🎉 This month, let's honor, celebrate, & reflect on the power of diversity, traditions, history, voices, art, culture, & heritage within the Hispanic & Latinx communities!

We love seeing our youth thriving & growing into their power & leadership! YA is proud to see our youth active & engaged in community events. Congratulations to everyone who participated! 🏅🌟 Great things are possible when we support and encourage youth to succeed! ✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾