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Youth for Change

The Salinas Youth Initiative invests in the homegrown, passionate East Salinas leaders who are giving back to their community by serving children and youth during and after school.

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Artists Ink Leading by example, Salinas creative mentors inspire change

César Chávez Fútbol Academy Big hearts and high standards help forge young leaders

CHISPA Finding inspiration from guitars - and from teachers who can relate

El Camino Real Futbol League Soccer helps Salinas youth boost their game - and their horizons

The Epicenter All are welcome with open arms at youth-run center

GIL Basketball Academy Basketball academy gives Salinas kids a chance to soar

Hijos del Sol Artists work together to share their skills with a new generation

Life Is For Everyone (LIFE) Volunteers help Salinas kids soar

Partners for Peace Salinas mentors help youth STEP UP to avoid gangs and find success

Restorative Justice Partners Restorative justice program turns conflict into opportunity for dialogue

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About Stories From Salinas

Fourteen stories crafted by writer and photographer Jay Dunn and journalist Rob Waters, feature the spirited children and youth of East Salinas as well as its passionate and home-grown leaders.

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The stories highlight programs participating in the Salinas Youth Initiative, a focused, place-based approach providing East Salinas youth with safe, academic and athletic enrichment opportunities, funded by The David & Lucile Packard Foundation in partnership with the Community Foundation for Monterey County.

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