Chinatown Youth Center

read moreCYC was established in 1970 to address the problems of juvenile delinquency and gang violence in San Francisco Chinatown by providing young men with alternatives and access to legitimate means to achieve their aspirations and independence. CYC grew its case management services and support network, gaining a unique reputation as the primary for Asian youth services. Responding to an increase in overdose cases among Asian youth, CYC implemented a drug education and prevention program in 1976. In 1987, CYC lobbied to have Federal Office of Substance Abuse Prevention fund the Asian Youth Abuse Program (AYSAP), a multiethnic Asian consortium dealing with substance abuse in our communities.

read moreCYC after school programs in the Mission and Excelsior districts provide educational and enrichment activities to complement traditional daytime classroom learning. CYC youth also spend time giving back to the neighborhood by volunteering at local senior centers and by teaching classes on how to use technology and how to prepare for disasters. CYC elementary after school program is designed to incorporate enrichment, educational, health, and wellness activities to supplement traditional classroom learning.

read moreFor over 50 years, Community Youth Center of San Francisco has provided the diverse youth of our city a sense of belonging and vital tools and experiences to succeed in life. CYC serves a diverse population of over 8,000 youth each year. Our services include academic and college counseling, job placement and employment training, substance abuse and violence prevention education, crisis intervention and mediation, leadership development, and technology and computer training. For young people in San Francisco, access to culturally attuned and language-appropriate health and wellness services is piecemeal at best.

read moreWe have deep presence throughout SF, including city-wide programs and targeted initiatives in the Bayview, Chinatown, Ingleside, Mission/Excelsior, Richmond, Sunset, and Tenderloin: all neighborhoods with multi-faceted cultures, histories, challenges, and opportunities. Chinatown is the heart of the local Chinese community. CYC is a leader and visible community partner in the neighborhood, known for our many events and activities that benefit youth and families. Our work in the Ingleside includes the Aptos Beacon Center and the District 7 Youth Council.

read moreThank you for your interest in volunteering with us! CYC was founded by individuals committed to addressing a need and working on behalf of the youth in our community. Today that same spirit lives on in our volunteers. Whether it's helping out at our annual gala or being a tutor, mentor, or coach, we need you! See how you can get involved. If you are interested in corporate group volunteer opportunities, please contact us at 415-775-2636.