Reaching Our Young People
We have been asked, "How do you characterize a young person?" Summer Connections defines a young person as someone who is in middle school, high school, or a young adult (18-24).
About Summer Connections
Each year, the academic school year comes to an end. Each summer, it is desired for young people to engage in activities that enhance and inspire their growth while influencing their future. Here comes Summer Connections!
First launched in May 2014, Summer Connections is for young people (middle schoolers to young adults) to connect with organizations and businesses in the Oakland community who are committed to the success of our young people!
Summer Connections is fueled by neighbors in the North Oakland community and its environs who came together in March 2014 to discuss ways our collective efforts and impact will achieve Reaching Our Young People! View a few candid photos from Summer Connections 2014 and Summer Connections 2016. We are excited to organize and execute this opportunity once again in 2017. In January 2017, we will have Mentor Moments at Sankofa Academy including a larger regional effort in the East Bay.
What are our young people waiting for? Mentors! Summer Jobs! Summer Enrichment Programs! Summer Athletic Programs! Summer Opportunities!
First launched in May 2014, Summer Connections is for young people (middle schoolers to young adults) to connect with organizations and businesses in the Oakland community who are committed to the success of our young people!
Summer Connections is fueled by neighbors in the North Oakland community and its environs who came together in March 2014 to discuss ways our collective efforts and impact will achieve Reaching Our Young People! View a few candid photos from Summer Connections 2014 and Summer Connections 2016. We are excited to organize and execute this opportunity once again in 2017. In January 2017, we will have Mentor Moments at Sankofa Academy including a larger regional effort in the East Bay.
What are our young people waiting for? Mentors! Summer Jobs! Summer Enrichment Programs! Summer Athletic Programs! Summer Opportunities!
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