Waymakers

To engage youth of color in Orange County through leadership development, peer-led support and youth-led civic engagement to build resiliency, strengthen peer connections and prevent substance use.

Youth Utilizing Power and Praise Organization

To build the leadership skills of youth of color across Northern and Central California through mentorship and youth civic engagement to reduce risky behaviors that lead to substance use.

Sacred Path Indigenous Wellness Center

To build the leadership skills of Native youth in Los Angeles and Orange counties through peer-to-peer mentoring, leadership skill development and civic engagement to increase cultural connection and prevent substance use.

San Diego LGBT Community Center

To empower 2S/LGBTQ+ youth of color in San Diego County through leadership development, peer-to-peer support and civic engagement to improve community well-being and prevent substance use.

Boyle Heights Beat

To increase the leadership development of Latinx youth in Los Angeles County through civic engagement and journalism mentorship opportunities to increase social connection and promote healthy behaviors to prevent substance use.