The Youth Action Network (YAN) is a community impact initiative of youth and adults working together to increase youth wellbeing by amplifying and strengthening youth voices within our community. YAN provides a platform for youth to step into their greatness and support the next generation of community leaders by providing opportunities in community-based research, civic engagement, and youth leadership development. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook |
Youth Action Network Pop-Ups
Spring & Summer 2022
Connecting youth to youth organizations and local leaders through games, activities, food & fun.
• Live Oak • Scotts Valley • Santa Cruz • Watsonville•
• Live Oak • Scotts Valley • Santa Cruz • Watsonville•
he Youth Action Network (YAN) and United Way of Santa Cruz County are hosting a “Spring & Summer Pop-up Event Series” - a new, fun, and meaningful way to bring youth, community members, and youth-serving organizations together.
The Final Pop-Up will be at the Youth Center in Watsonville in partnership with Jóvenes SANOS.
Our goals for this event are to support youth in:
If you are interested in tabling or getting involved, please contact Youth Action Network Coordinator Amanda Gamban @ agamban@unitedwaysc.org.
Check out our feature in Growing Up Santa Cruz, covering the Pop-Up Events: click here & Follow us on Instagram to learn about past pop-up events: click here
The Final Pop-Up will be at the Youth Center in Watsonville in partnership with Jóvenes SANOS.
Our goals for this event are to support youth in:
- Connecting to local resources and youth programs
- Learning about the Stress Busters tools to increase their mental wellbeing
- Finding new opportunities and meeting new people
If you are interested in tabling or getting involved, please contact Youth Action Network Coordinator Amanda Gamban @ agamban@unitedwaysc.org.
Check out our feature in Growing Up Santa Cruz, covering the Pop-Up Events: click here & Follow us on Instagram to learn about past pop-up events: click here
Follow this link to learn more about our events: https://www.unitedwaysc.org/yan_popups
YAN Youth & Adult Survey
Thank you to everyone who completed our first YAN Youth & Adult Survey! The results from the survey will help us collect baseline data about youth voice and youth adult-partnerships in the Santa Cruz County Community.
We received over 100 youth surveys and 45 adult surveys! We sent raffle prizes to the following winners:
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YAN Youth & Adult Survey Results Coming Soon!
If you would like to learn about more the Youth Action Network and want to get involved, please contact the project coordinator: