YUCA's 20th Anniversary Gala and Fundraiser
Sunday, October 5th, 2014
5pm - 8pm
Oshman Family Jewish Community Center
3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto, CA 94303
Come out and celebrate YUCA's 20 years of developing young leaders of color, organizing the East Palo Alto community and making positive systemic change in the environmental and social justice movements. We are hosting a celebration dinner showcasing the last 20 years of our work by recognizing youth, community supporters, staff and funders who made it possible for us to arrive at this monumental point. It takes a lot of different relationships to build a movement, and our Gala will bring together a wide variety of members and friends (including you reading this, we hope!) to celebrate our past and support us into the future. We hope that you can celebrate with us as we venture into the next 20 years & work to TAKE OFFICE!
Featuring quality sports collectibles and memorabilia sports displays, courtesy of Sports Gallery Authenticated
Evening address by District 6 Councilman Michael Tubbs
Presenting three Sundiata Acoli Freedom Awards
Acknowledgement of YUCA Founders and first Higher Learning cohort
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Following Obama's lead, from the Hood to Office!
San Mateo County Youth Commission Leaders, Kenia Najar, Gurjeet Chahal, and Juan Lopez.
“YUCA gave me the opportunity to tailor my future and include goals that will help my community. Prior to YUCA, I prescribed to the pathway of education and career, aiming to work for someone else’s dream. YUCA helped frame all of my experiences which allowed me to expand my path, my goals and open a door of ultimate possibilities. ”
Introductory Remarks by Councilman Michael Tubbs
Michael Tubbs was elected as the youngest City Councilmember in Stockton, California’s history, earning more than 60% of the citywide vote. While in office Tubbs has established literacy programs in concert with the Housing Authority, and the University of the Pacific; drafted and passed Ban the Box legislation, allowing those previously convicted of a crime to apply for City jobs; piloted an anti-
recidivism, back to work program; and created community-wide coalition, such as the San Joaquin County Alliance for Boys and Men of Color, Reinvent South Stockton Coalition, and the Black Community Crusade. Click here to read Michael Tubbs full bio.
Honoring our 2014 Award Recipents:
Sundiata Acoli Awardees:
Community Legal Services in East Palo Alto
Charisse Domingo
Carlos Romero
YUCA Founders
First CoHort of the Higher Learning Program
Awards donated on behalf of Dreaming Mind
Featuring a Silent Auction Sponsored by Sports Gallery Authenticated
Help Us Go Another 20 years!
Become a Sponsor!!!
Sponsorship Levels
President - $5,000
Senator - $1,000
Mayor - $500
Council Member- $250
For level benefits and more information regarding sponsorships, click here or contact Katrina Ellis, Development Director, at (650) 322-9165 or email her at kellis@youthunited.net