We envision a world where every boy and young man of color feels valued and has clear pathways to opportunities. We believe that communities are the unit of change to realize improved life outcomes for boys and young men of color.

Research shows that the collective work of community leaders, members, and public and private agencies pursuing the same goals for boys and young men of color can lead to sustainable, place-based change. Learn more about our work: obama.org/mbka/our-work/

Today is National Kids Fitness Day! Celebrate today by getting some exercise and eating a healthy snack. For any pediatric health support and resources speak with your child's provider during their next visit with us. Get up and get moving! #WattsHealthcare #KidsHealth #ValueCHCs

Day 2️⃣ is in full swing at the #2023SAFSFForum! This plenary was opened by @NCAAP CEO Derrick Johnson. The panel discussion focuses on the practices and programs of the USDA Equity Commission and features panelists from Sierra Health Fdn Farm Aid Dept. of Agriculture #Equity #WashingtonDC

In this guest article, Asian American Futures Executive Director Reshma Shamasunder calls on philanthropy to be more supportive toward young Asian Americans working to build a more equitable world. bit.ly/3qKITbw Asian American Futures

📰 Read the full report at: aapidata.com/nonprofits23 #SteppingUpReport #DataEquity #AANHPI

🎈This week is so important for #CABudget negotiations. Our #EndChildPoverty partners are working hard to achieve the IMAGINE #ForwardTogether goals. Here’s what you can do to help us get to a future where our children are free, nourished, respected, secure and valued. (1/6)

If you believe that young people should have a path toward opportunities rather than juvenile detention-Join us at the Restorative Youth Justice Conference on June 27, 2023 at the Winn Center, located on the Cosumnes River College campus.#restorativejustice #investinyouth #youth

🎉We celebrate the incredible wins for our families in #ChildCare, as well as 💐Permanent 10% #CalWORKs grant increase 💐#CalFresh Minimum Pilot 💐Bolstered #SchoolMeals4All 💐Maximized Summer EBT and much more. We continue to #IMAGINE an end to poverty for CA kids & families

On June 15th, Dolores Huerta joined Ventura High School, engaging with students and community members, sharing her captivating journey as a catalyst for positive change, and instilling hope in students, community, and staff. 📸:Ventura High School #DHF #SiSePuede

Celebrating an unforgettable STEAM event! Check out these incredible moments that showcase the passion and brilliance of our participants. Thank you to our speakers for inspiring our youth! The Pizza Press ElevateYouthCA Suavecito Honey Pacifica TheCenter

We honor those taken from gun violence by investing in prevention and violence interruption. #gunviolenceawarenessmonth #violenceprevention #harmreduction #firearms #CA #youth #mentalhealth #socialjustice #humanrights #therapy #restorativejustice #communityhealing #wearorange

Summer has officially started! Kings and Queens Rise, a summer youth basketball league from The Center’s Black Child Legacy Campaign, kicked off.  We are proud to have the @sacramentokings as a partner in this work of community building. #basketball #youth #KQR #summerleague

Our youth are not alone! Here’s TrueCare's Perris High School Youth Advocates sharing what they are doing to improve their own mental health and support their friends too. This Project is supported by Elevate Youth California & funded through Prop 64. TheCenter

The BizStoop x CAYR Network has officially launched the fund to support youth mental wellness projects in California! Learn more about the Seed Grant opportunities and submit your applications by July 15th 2023, 11:59 PM PT. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Excited to announce our newest Community Economic Mobilization Initiative (CEMI) grantee partners. We have invested almost $14 million across 44 orgs for more equitable economic development. Congratulations to our new partners! We’re excited to be in community with you. #equity

We're excited to share the newest CEMI grantee partners! "Economic progress is only meaningful if it’s equitable. We’re proud that our CEMI partners are committed to leveraging public investments to create a more inclusive economy," -Chet P. Hewitt, CEO, The Center.

Our program CEMI is diversifying the orgs receiving state and federal funds to build an inclusive equitable future. In total, we have now invested almost $14 million across 44 orgs for more equitable economic development. Our communities deserve it. #buildingcommunities #equity

We're moving to Facebook! During this transition, we'll post less on Twitter. But we’re hard at work building another vibrant community for you, coming very soon. Stay tuned for more updates! #MovingToFB

Thank you for your years of support, Twitter community! Together, we've achieved so much. We’re continuing the journey on Facebook @/TheCenterSHF first thing Monday morning, where we can create an even greater impact. We'll see you there! #Gratitude