17.08.2018

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• Advocating at the State Capital – Youth Power Summit 2018

  August 17, 2018 / By Stephanie Gurtel
  Tags: california, california youth, community, davis, education, Free Our Dreams, policy, sacramento, spotlight, state capitol, youth advocacy, youth power summit, youth voices

  Reporter Stephanie Gurtel shares a photo essay from her time at the 2018 Youth Power Summit in Davis and Sacramento, Calif.

09.08.2018

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• Let’s talk about anxiety

  August 9, 2018 / By Aaliyah Jensen
  Tags: education, health, mental health, merced, merced county, safety, youth

      I have anxiety. I’m a 16 year old introvert who over the last year has figured out that she has anxiety. Now it’s not as severe as other people’s, but it’s definitely a constant battle: Aaliyah vs.

07.08.2018

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• Elliot Shin, Merced youth, inspired by memories being carved for skateboard design

  August 7, 2018 / By Cassandra Avitia
  Tags: BHC Merced, building healthy communities, central valley, community, family, south merced, the california endowment, youth

  Youth leaders within our community are not often recognized, that is why I wanted to highlight Elliot Shin.     Here are some things you need to know about Elliot Shin: He is an 11-year-old student who goes to Weaver Middle School.