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Matter CC 25-076

Youth Commission Annual Report.

Homelessness Neighborhood Services and Education Committee (NSE) Agenda Ready Introduced 11 Apr 2025
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CC 25-076
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11 Apr 2025
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Memorandum

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The memorandum discusses the Youth Commission's Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Report, which outlines the Commission's progress and activities. It highlights the Commission's role as an advisory group to the Mayor and City Council, focusing on youth engagement and support. Key areas of focus include Gender-Based Violence and Safety, Environmental Advocacy, College and Career Pathways, and the Youth Commission Innovation Committee. The report indicates a positive response from youth regarding local government engagement and details various initiatives and volunteer contributions from Youth Commission members.

Key points
  • The Youth Commission serves as the official youth advisory group to the Mayor and City Council.
  • The Commission's Work Plan for FY 2024-2025 includes four priority areas: Gender Based Violence and Safety, Environmental Advocacy, College and Career Pathways, and Innovation.
  • A Youth Priorities Survey collected 463 responses, identifying violence and safety, poverty/housing/homelessness, and educational resources as top concerns.
  • The Commission established four ad hoc committees to address key youth issues.
  • Youth Commission and Youth Advisory Council members contributed 1,085 total volunteer service hours.
  • 97% of YAC participants rated the program positively, highlighting teamwork, organization, and communication.
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COMMITTEE AGENDA: ITEM: 05/08/25 (d)2 TO: NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES FROM: Jill Bourne AND EDUCATION COMMITTEE SUBJECT: Youth Commission FY 20242025 Annual Report DATE: April 21, 2025 Approved Date: 4/30/2025 RECOMMENDATION Accept the Youth Commission’s Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Report. OUTCOME The Neighborhood Services and Education Committee (NSE) will be informed of the current progress of the Youth Commission’s FY 2024-25 Work Plan and activities. BACKGROUND The Youth Commission is recognized as the official youth advisory group to the Mayor and City Council. With support from San José Public Library (SJPL), Youth Commissioners develop policy recommendations concerning youth and support youth who serve their community through civic engagement and participation in city-wide events and initiatives. The Youth Commission promotes resources and opportunities available to youth and provides equitable access and support to marginalized youth communities. The Commission members meet monthly at 6:30 p.m. on the fourth Monday of every month except for July and December. The May meeting will take place on May 19, 2025, to account for the Memorial Day holiday. The Youth Commission’s Work...
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Attachment A

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The 2024-2025 Annual Report of the San José Youth Commission outlines the commission's activities, priorities, and survey results regarding youth in San José. The report highlights the commission's role in advocating for youth engagement in local government, detailing their work on various initiatives including gender-based violence, environmental advocacy, and college and career pathways. It also presents findings from the Youth Priorities Survey, which collected responses from 463 youth, identifying key issues such as violence, safety, and educational resources as top priorities. The report emphasizes the importance of youth voices in decision-making processes and the commission's commitment to fostering an inclusive community for all youth.

Key points
  • The Youth Commission serves as an advisory group to the Mayor and City Council, focusing on youth civic engagement.
  • The commission's work includes initiatives on gender-based violence, environmental advocacy, and college and career pathways.
  • The Youth Priorities Survey collected 463 responses, identifying violence and safety, poverty, and educational resources as top concerns for youth.
  • The report indicates a growing awareness among youth regarding their local government and its reflection of their priorities.
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2024-2025 Annual Report NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES & EDUCATION COMMITTEE CONTENTS 03 MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR 05 ABOUT THE COMMISSION 08 2023-2024 ADOPTED WORKPLAN & OUTREACH PLAN 10 OVERVIEW OF YOUTH IN SAN JOSÉ 11 YOUTH PRIORITIES SURVEY RESULTS CONTENTS 17 WORK PLAN OBJECTIVE REPORTS 29 DISTRICT REPORTS 49 VOLUNTEER STATISTICS 50 YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCILS 55 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS & CONTACT MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR The San José Youth Commission is a group of advocates and leaders in their community. As the official advisory group to the Mayor and City Council relaying youth priorities, we take pride in increasing civic engagement and inclusion amongst youth in the city. This year’s commission worked tirelessly to engage with youth in their district, relayed priorities to city departments, and engaged with their council members to ensure that the approximately 23,000 youth they represent are reflected in decision-making processes and the city’s development. I couldn’t be more honored to have led this group of dedicated community leaders. This year, commissioners utilized the growing awareness, influence, and understanding that the Youth Commission has cultivated in the city over the past...
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Presentation

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The document appears to be a draft of the 2024-2025 Annual Report for the Neighborhood Services & Education Committee, detailing the objectives, strategies, and activities of the Youth Commission in San José. It outlines outreach plans to increase youth participation, survey results reflecting youth priorities, and various initiatives aimed at addressing issues such as gender-based violence, environmental literacy, and college and career pathways. The report also highlights the involvement of Youth Advisory Councils and community events organized by the Youth Commission.

Key points
  • Objectives include increasing youth awareness of the Youth Commission and participation in Youth Advisory Councils (YACs).
  • Strategies involve promoting through social media, flyers, and partnerships with community organizations.
  • The Youth Commission conducted a survey with 463 responses to gauge youth priorities.
  • Initiatives include campaigns on gender-based violence, environmental issues, and college/career pathways.
  • The Youth Commission established an online application for YAC recruitment, receiving over 235 applications.
  • Community events organized include the Creative Futures Fair, Youth Budget Summit, and various educational workshops.
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2024-2025 Annual Report MAY 8, 2025 NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES & EDUCATION COMMITTEE COMMISSIONER KUCHAREWSKI COMMISSIONER MISHRA Citywide District 1 COMMISSIONER MASCARENHAS COMMISSIONER PRADEEPKUMAR District 10, Chair District 2, Outreach COMMISSIONER SINGH COMMISSIONER SANCHEZ District 9 District 3, Chair COMMISSIONER GONZALES-MUÑIZ COMMISSIONER ARROYO District 4 District 8 COMMISSIONER LIEU COMMISSIONER VU District 5, Vice Chair District 7 COMMISSIONER BANSAL District 6, Communications 2 Objectives Increase the number of youths who know about the Youth Commission and participate in YACs. Strategies Promote via social media, develop flyers, and OUTREACH PLAN share information with schools and youth organizations. Channels Promote Youth Commission and Youth Advisory Council (YAC) events, connect with communitybased organizations, and develop partnerships to support the Youth Commission social media, school distribution lists, local libraries, community centers, Councilmember newsletters, attending community events, and hosting town halls and summits. Youth Commission work plan. Metrics for Success Engagement across social media, youth participation in District YACs and Youth...