National Poetry Month Weigh in

April 30, 2020 / By We'Ced
Tags: california, central valley, community, family, health, mental health, school, students, youth

As National Poetry Month comes to a close, read below submissions from We ‘Ced youth.   If you could write a poem to COVID, what would you want to tell it? 

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.

This Father’s Day Remember: Actions Mean More Than Words

June 16, 2017 / By We'Ced
Tags: family, Father's Day, fathers, fieldwork, merced, spotlight, truck driver, work

Left: Youth reporter Gabby Morales (second from the left) stands with both her parents and younger sister during a special occasion.

Coming Out as Trans and Finding a Role Model in Myself

June 15, 2017 / By We'Ced
Tags: acceptance, family, gay, lgbt, life, merced, role models, spotlight, trans woman, transgender

Above: Just like the beautiful sunset amidst a storm, Alice’s story is about finding beauty in the life you’re living no matter what.

We’Ced Weighs In: Celebrating Mom

May 12, 2017 / By We'Ced
Tags: community, family, merced, moms, mother's day, mothers, parents, role models, spotlight, voicewaves

(Photo courtesy of Aaliyah Lannerd) By We’Ced Youth Media We’Ced asked our youth reporters, coworkers, friends and family members about the special role maternal figures play in their lives.