Category Archives: Events

Being Yourself

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Celeste

I was fortunate to attend Sacramento City College’s Psychology Club Career Panel recently. California Youth Crisis Line had set up a booth there to recruit new volunteers and raise awareness about what it is we do on the line. The speakers were a Marriage and Family Therapist, a Licensed Social Worker, and two professors of [...]

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Survivors!

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Talia

**I recited this poem at the Youth Rally at the State Capitol on April 5, 2011 & wanted to post this on the Youth Bloggers Site!
Homeless Youth Are Survivors…
They are homeless because of tragedy
and most have no family.
They live life on their own
and often feel alone.
Most wish this wasn’t the case,
but being homeless is something [...]

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Legislative Visit Day At The Capitol!

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Talia

On January 24, 2011, the California Coalition for Youth Board of Directors visited the Capitol to meet with Senators and Assemblymen about 3 different bills that if passed, would help benefit the homeless youth in California! It definitely was rewarding being the offices of Senators and Assemblymen and talking with them how about they can [...]

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CCY at the Capital

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Analicia

On January 24, 2011 I went with CCY to the Capital, and talked with some legislators. The legislative advocacy day was part of CCY’s Homeless Youth Capacity Building Project that was aimed at introducing 3 new bills to the legislators and getting their support.
Our day started off with a quick meeting in the morning, followed [...]

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LA Youth Forum

Posted on December 4, 2010 by Talia

Today was the Youth Forum and the speakers did a wonderful job! Esdras, Mercy, and Jennifer– you all did a wonderful job telling your stories. It is awesome knowing that there are other youth who share the same passion I have for letting your voice be heard about the different situations you have gone through [...]

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