In our continued efforts to better meet the needs of the people we work with, we’ve begun using new tools to increase equitable access to our digital materials and information. This means making sure that anyone who interacts with Young Storytellers online is able to get information and engage with us, regardless of ability, age, language, or access to technology.

On Wednesday, May 24, 2023, Young Storytellers hosted our first ever annual Day of Giving. This was a one-day initiative to fundraise $25,000 and secure 100 volunteer commitments for the 2023-2024 school year.

Learn more about the YS family and their experiences with Young Storytellers, and what’s coming up in the months ahead.

Learn more about the YS family and their experiences with Young Storytellers, and what’s coming up in the months ahead.

Last year, we committed to begin giving financial gifts to local organizations each year, particularly those that are BIPOC-led, BIPOC-serving, and those that provide services that address the overall wellness of our students. As part of our anti-racism and equity work, we recognized that though we’re a nonprofit organization, an entity not usually associated with power - we do have access to resources. We also know that the services we provide address only a part of our students' needs. 

Share stories from the past 25 years in honor of our 25th Anniversary, learn how to get more involved in Big Shows, and meet members of our community.

Share stories from the past 25 years in honor of our 25th Anniversary, nominate outstanding volunteers for the Volunteer of the Year Award, and meet members of our community.

Meet some LGBTQIA+ members of the Young Storytellers community who have made everything we do possible. We hope you enjoy getting to know their stories. Although Pride Month gives us a time to highlight queer voices, we work to raise the voices of the diverse members of our community all year round!

Read about our work with alumni, workshops for volunteers, and participation in The Achievery in partnership with AT&T! You’ll also get to meet Young Storytellers alum Jaclyn Navar, volunteer Shawn Tina Willis, educator Amy Parker, donor Niceole Levy, and Marisa Urrutia Gedney & Beatriz Garcia, co-founders of Your Truth at Work, one of our partner organizations, in this issue’s Storyteller Spotlights.

We’re highlighting Black individuals, organizations, and businesses that have made an impact in our community and beyond! They are powerful storytellers in many different ways, and we hope that you enjoy getting to know their voices a bit more - and support them if you can.

We have so much going on at Young Storytellers this year, and thought we’d keep everyone updated on what we’re up to through a quarterly newsletter! In this issue, in addition to letting you know how to get involved with our programming and events, you’ll meet Young Storytellers alum Eliana Pipes, volunteer Annie To, educator Steven Uhrin and donor and Board Member Koko Archibong in our Storyteller Spotlights.

We’ve done a lot of work this year to integrate anti-racism and equity in all that we do, including how we raise and use funds. We recognize that though we’re a nonprofit organization, an entity not usually associated with power - we do have access to resources. We also know that the services we provide address only a part of our students' needs.