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We are social justice leaders who fight for our community through grassroots organizing and policy advocacy.

Youth Policy Leaders (YPL) is a program at Bay Area Community Resources (BACR). Under YPL there are two campaigns: Health Rights (Focusing on healthy communities) and Immigrant Rights (focusing on creating a one-stop shop of resources for the undocumented community in SF). These campaigns are staffed by youth from the most in need communities of San Francisco.

03/23/2026

Four of our 2026 Emerging Community Leaders at this year’s YouthQuest Conference, joining youth leaders from across California in to***co prevention.

02/25/2026

‼️Calling all youth leaders in SF ‼️

Youth Policy Leaders is currently looking for 6 youth leaders to be a part of our 2026 cohort. Let’s come together to create change and build your leadership skills to drive to***co prevention policy right here in San Francisco. To qualify, you must be living in San Francisco and be a high schooler between the ages of 14-18.
Don’t delay, we are accepting applications until all 6 positions are filled ⏰ spots are limited!

Scan the QR code in the last slide to learn about our program requirements and get ready to apply.

Apply directly through the link in our bio 🪄

11/19/2024

Thank you, and Natalie for meeting with YPL Project Coordinator Phia today to discuss 🚭 smoke-free multi-unit housing (SF-MUH) research and policy recommendation. Thank you for your insightful feedback on how to strengthen our work to meet the needs of D10 constituents, and San Francisco residents as a whole!

Swipe ➡️ through to see photos from YPL’s 2023 resident surveys conducted in and

Interested in endorsing? ➡️ to see how YOU can stay involved in our campaign for smoke-free housing for San Francisco!

11/15/2024

Thank you Housing, Recreation and Transportation (HRT) committee for meeting with to discuss our vision for smoke-free multi-unit housing in San Francisco. Thank you for imagining a San Francisco where healthy and clear air is a reality in all MUH buildings.

Swipe ➡️ to learn how you can endorse our policy for smoke-free housing!

11/13/2024

Thank you, Jen from for meeting with us today to discuss YPL’s smoke-free multi-unit housing (SF-MUH) model policy recommendation. We appreciate your continued advocacy for youth, families and tenants. Thank you!

11/08/2024

Flashback to Honoring Día de los Mu***os the Mission way with the & CAM FAM 🌸💀 Big shoutout to for bringing us together for this beautiful CommUNITY celebration!

10/29/2024

Across the Bay, youth are continuing to advocate for for Antioch.

RP: Antioch community residents have spoken. As Youth To***co Policy Interns we will continue to advocate for a smoke-free housing policy and a healthier Antioch community.

10/25/2024

to 2024 grad season! Shout out to the 2024 YPL graduates, Angel, Kenia and Sarah on your achievements! Thank you, for capturing their joy 🤩 📸

Slide 2: Angel B., B.S. Political Science from San Francisco State University. Future lawyer loading 📜

Slide 3: Kenia M. HS diploma from Mission High School. Pursuing her undergrad in Massachusetts.

Slide 4: Sarah C. B.A. in Politics from the University of San Francisco. Pursuing her MPP at Washington D.C.

10/23/2024

🚭 Smoke-Free Multi-Unit Housing 🚭
We’re sharing key highlights from our 2024 Educational Packet on the proposed policy to ban smoking inside multi-unit housing! This includes cannabis, to***co, and e-cigarettes in private units and common areas.

🔑 What does this mean for you?
• Clear smoking guidelines
• Healthier air for all residents
Check out our profile to learn more and endorse our efforts for a smoke-free SF! 🌱

10/22/2024

🚭 What is Smoke-Free Multi-Unit Housing? 🚭

We’re sharing part of our 2024 Educational Packet to help spread the word on the importance of smoke-free multi-unit housing! 🏠

Smoke-free policies are designed to protect residents from secondhand and thirdhand smoke exposure in shared spaces. Everyone deserves clean air, especially families with young children, elders, pregnant individuals, and those with health concerns.

Learn more about what smoke-free living means and how this policy keeps everyone safe. 🫁💙

➡️ Swipe to learn more about how smoke impacts our communities and who is most vulnerable. Let’s work together to create healthier living spaces for everyone! 🌿

10/10/2024

🏠✨ “There’s no place like home!” Let’s ensure that our homes truly are a safe haven.

Breathe easy in your own space—San Francisco needs smoke-free multi-unit housing to protect our health from the dangers of secondhand smoke. Whether you’re a parent, elder, or resident in a multi-unit building, we all deserve healthy, smoke-free living spaces.

Together, we can make our communities healthier and safer for everyone! 💛🌿

10/05/2024

In May, Youth Policy Leaders (YPL) joined 253 advocates at the 2024 Capitol Information & Education Days to educate legislative offices on the impact of secondhand smoke in multi-unit housing. 🏠💨

YPL members shared their stories and concerns about living with secondhand smoke, emphasizing the need for smoke-free policies to protect our health. Secondhand smoke affects everyone, and it’s time to make a change!

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271 Austin Street
San Francisco, CA
94109

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Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm
Sunday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

(415) 977-6949

Website

http://ypl.bacr.org/

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