YMC
Sawubona — "I See You."
Every Young PersonDeserves To Be Seen.
And you can help make that happen.
Join a community creating connection, belonging, and opportunity for young people across Los Angeles.
24 Years of Impact
7,000+ Youth Served
94% Graduation Rate
The Problem
Too Many Young People Feel Invisible.
Across Los Angeles, many young people face isolation, poverty, trauma, and a lack of meaningful adult support.
Without connection, guidance, and community, potential often goes unseen — and a life of possibility remains unreachable.
YMC exists to change that.
Our Foundation
SAWUBONA.
"I See You."
At YMC, every young person is greeted with this powerful Zulu word. It means more than hello. It means:
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We see your gifts.
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We see your story.
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We see your potential.
And everything begins there.
What Makes Us Different
We Don't Ask What's Wrong With Youth.We Ask What's Strong Within Them.
Traditional Approach
- —Fix behavior
- —Correct problems
- —Focus on deficits
- —Label and assess
The YMC Way
- ✦Discover gifts
- ✦Build confidence
- ✦Create belonging
- ✦Support transformation
IMPACT
Real Lives. Real Results.
7,000+
Youth Served
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Years of Impact
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Grad Rate
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College/Trade
"When a young person is truly seen, everything changes."
How We Help
A Community Designed For Transformation
Stories of Transformation
Their Stories Say It Better Than We Ever Could.
"YMC didn't just give me a mentor. It gave me a community that believed in me before I believed in myself."
Devi
Mentee → Mentor → UCLA Graduate
Get Involved
How Will You Join The Movement?
