Change Makers 2015 Recap
Youth Alliance would like to say thank you to all of our sponsors, participants, and those who spread the word in joining to make this event a memorable one.
Youth Alliance Teaches a Healthy Lifestyle at Heath Squad
Fifty-three kids learned how to maintain a healthy lifestyle and prevent type-2 diabetes at Health Squad, a weeklong camp presented by Youth Alliance, the American Diabetes Association and Safeway Pharmacy. Read more
Elvira Zaragoza Robinson Nominated as 2015 Change Maker
Youth Alliance Change Makers Dinner will celebrate community servant for her work helping effect change and create a more peaceful community for youth
Hollister City Council Approves $22,000 for New Youth Alliance Facility
Youth Alliance plans to build Youth Empowerment Center after raising $40,000.
The Hollister City Council approved a $22,000 contribution to Youth Alliance for a new Youth Empowerment Center. The funds were raised in the ‘80s to establish a community youth center. In March, the Parks and Recreation Commission unanimously voted to recommend to the council that the funds be allocated to the project.
Youth Advocate To Be Sworn In As New City Of Hollister Parks And Recreation Commissioner
Youth Alliance-Youth Advocate for Health member Christopher Soto will be sworn as a new Hollister Parks and Recreation Commissioner. The San Benito High Senior has been involved for two years with the Youth Alliance Program funded by the Health Trust.
Dolores Villalon Receives California Peace Award
At National Night Out Tuesday evening two local residents were honored as peace advocates in San Benito County. Assemblyman Luis Alejo selected Dolores Villalon and Robert Scattini to receive the 2013 California Peace Award along with three other residents or groups from his assembly district.
Residents of the 30th Assembly District were asked to submit names of individuals throughout the area that have gone above and beyond to promote peace. Nominations for the California Peace Award were accepted throughout July for individuals with a record of volunteerism and noteworthy accomplishments in their efforts to stop violence and create a safer community. Recipients must have had, over the past year, significantly contributed to the promotion of peace in the community. Read more
