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YOCCF empowers youth leaders at the helm of social and cultural change. Learn more at yoccf.org.

05/31/2024

As AAPI Heritage Month comes to a close, we're called to highlight the work of our movement partner DRUM - Desis Rising Up & Moving. As a multigenerational, membership-led organization, DRUM advocates for working-class South Asian and Indo-Caribbean communities across NYC. Their campaigns address critical issues locally — such as housing insecurity, police accountability and public education funding — as well as international human rights.

Their recent organizing efforts have created art for the ceasefire movement, raised awareness around budget cuts to essential social services, and rallied members to publicly demand divestment from police and remove officers from mental health responses.

Learn more about DRUM and support their work: https://www.drumnyc.org/

05/29/2024

At a recent YOCCF session, we had the pleasure of hosting screenwriter, producer, and strategist Sheri Aguirre, who shared how United We Dream (UWD) leverages collaboration and creative storytelling to shift narratives and drive change.

UWD’s approach starts with defining core narrative threads, such as self-love, abundance, and collective care, through deep community engagement. Sheri offered insights for those looking to create narrative change, including embracing joy and courage in artistic expression.

Read our new blog post to learn more about UWD's impactful strategies: https://buff.ly/3X0uC8L

05/02/2024

This AAPI Heritage Month, we're proud to spotlight our movement partner, Caaav: Organizing Asian Communities!

Since 1986, CAAAV has been a beacon of empowerment, founded by Asian women to combat rising police and hate violence in New York communities. Over the years, their mission has evolved to address systemic racism and violence faced by Asian immigrant communities.

By focusing on neighborhoods like Chinatown and Astoria they're making strides in the fight against gentrification. CAAAV is building power and fighting for housing justice with and for their working-class Asian neighbors.

04/22/2024

Happy Earth Day! 🌎 Today we are highlighting the work of El Puente Presente, a movement partner that fights for environmental justice with the Brooklyn community of Williamsburg. We sat down with El Puente’s Deputy Director of Programs, Asenhat Gomez, to unpack the slew of environmental issues confronting this dynamic community.

Read the full conversation to uncover the profound influence of El Puente’s unwavering dedication to grassroots activism and youth empowerment: https://buff.ly/4aHSO3V

04/01/2024

In just one year, YOCCF has inspired some exciting collaborations across youth organizing and culture change groups in NYC. Read "Cultivating Change: Our First Harvest" to discover how we're nurturing seeds of change and fostering community growth. The best is yet to come! 🌱 https://buff.ly/3PDzFr2

03/28/2024

In honor of Women’s History Month, movement partner Flanbwayan Haitian Literacy Project hosted a series of events, including dance performances. As we commemorate this month, we're thrilled to spotlight Flanbwayan’s team of female leaders. Learn more about Flanbwayan here: https://buff.ly/3IQibUP

03/22/2024

In celebration of Women's History Month, we're highlighting some of the amazing womxn in our movement partner community.

With over two decades of residency in the Bronx, Sandra Lobo leads Northwest Bronx Community & Clergy Coalition in fighting for racial and economic justice through intergenerational organizing. As a first-generation immigrant, Sandra focuses on developing leadership of color, fostering long-term organizational sustainability, and promoting community-shared wealth and ownership with an anti-racist lens. NWBCCC proudly envisions a community where the dignity of labor, pride, collective sharing, community determination, equity and love prevail.

Join us in celebrating the impact womxn like Sandra have on transforming the Bronx and beyond!

03/12/2024

At YOCCF, we give our movement partners the space, grace and support they need to build collective power and inspire new narratives. ✍🏽 ✊🏽

Crystal Reyes, Organizing Co-Director oNorthwest Bronx Community & Clergy Coalitionon (NWBCCC), shares how YOCCF has facilitated this collaborative environment, acknowledging the importance of building and sustaining coalitions among grassroots organizers. 🤝

Explore our Creative Brief to learn more about the future we want to manifest for our communities in New York City and beyond. 🌆 https://buff.ly/3TxoK4z

03/05/2024

Groundswell Community Mural Project recently held their 2024 Winter Process Share, where students from their after school programs could give visitors a sneak peek into what they have been working on. Annually, Groundswell engages over 800 young people in creating upwards of 50 public art projects across NYC in partnership with community-based organizations, public schools, local businesses and government agencies.

Click below to explore their programs!
https://buff.ly/485GXu9

03/04/2024

Recently, YOCCF gathered to reflect on the impact of bringing together youth organizers and culture creators. Grantee partners shared important insights from their experiences as members of the fund’s inaugural cohort. Together, they formed a creative brief entitled “Nurturing Seeds for Our Future: A Storytelling Guide for Growing New York City,” establishing an overarching narrative framework to describe their collective vision for a New York City based on healing, abundance, intergenerational struggle and hope.

Hear how it has already impacted how partners approach environmental justice campaigns, youth leadership development and more: https://buff.ly/3TeqI9O

02/29/2024

⚡️ YOCCF ignites collaboration and learning! 📚 Our new blog post recaps a recent gathering to share reflections, key takeaways and insights into how the fund is redefining collaboration between youth organizers and artists. 🚀 Read about the transformative impact of the creative brief and long-term cross-organizational alignments forged through YOCCF! 📖 Check out the full post, including quotes by movement partners such as El Puente Presente, on the YOCCF blog: https://buff.ly/42VYQdX

02/16/2024

DreamFest, movement partner The DreamYard Project’s annual art festival, is coming up in May! DreamFest features performances and art from students and Teaching Artists across all their programs.

Check out the video below and stay tuned for more details about the event 🎨 https://buff.ly/4bsvRCo

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