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We believe that civic participation can occur almost anywhere, at any time, and can be a life-long practice. Civic participation is how and when people are actively engaging (challenging, transforming, changing, etc.) in/with the systems, institutions, narratives, cultures, and people that impact our lives. In other words, we feel that civic participation is a broader and more expansive term than traditionally described.

 

Mission

Activate, educate, and mobilize youth to shape their own future. ​

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Vision

We believe in a future where all youth are civic leaders and change makers. 

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CalCenter Core Values

We have identified a set of core values that guide our work and the programs we develop and facilitate.

 

• Equity & Justice - We believe in leveling the playing field, through grassroots advocacy to transform communities and enable them to shape their own future.  

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• Centering Humanity - We believe in collective power where we lead with respect, compassion, and positivity to improve your tomorrow. 

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• Impact - Dedicate resources to cultivate spaces so leaders can create positive change.

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• Knowledge - Create spaces that spark intellectual curiosity.

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• Community - We, over I, believe that communities are strengthened by making connections, caring for one another, and leveraging people power. 

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• P.L.A.Y. - (Passion, Laughter, Advisor, and You.) Civic Engagement doesn't have to be boring, it can also be fun!