Bigelow, Katie, Rachel

Youth UpRising is a community-based organization located in Oakland, California, dedicated to transforming East Oakland into a healthy and economically thriving community. Through their comprehensive programs and services, they provide Alameda County youth and young adults, ages 13-24, with integrated health, wellness, educational, career, arts, and cultural programming. With a focus on personal transformation, Youth UpRising offers opportunities for positive relationships, skill development, and goal-setting, aiming to empower East Oakland youth to achieve success and self-sufficiency in adulthood. Their work extends to systems change, addressing issues such as public safety, education, economic development, health, and housing, with the belief that engaged and empowered youth can create healthier and safer communities.Generated from the website