Lex imagined a space where youth could come and safely express themselves. She was awarded a $10,000 grant by YEF to build a music production studio at her arts-focused high school. She has designed an audio engineering program; built a music production studio from scratch; and taught her peers how to master, mix, and record in the newly designed studio. Since graduating she has joined a girl group called In Tha Moment.

Karen started a nonprofit teaching first aid skills to middle school and high school students of Excelsior SF. She has already completed teaching the first 6 week program, and because that was so successful, she opened another session which filled up overnight. In January, she was awarded a $5,000 grant by the YMCA’s Youth Empowerment Fund (YEF) to support this program. In May, her program landed a $2,500 grant to continue expanding their reach. Her nonprofit has taught over 100 students and continue growing to this day.

Lily created a dance program for neurodivergent & physically disabled youth called Danceable. Her goal is to make dance programs more accessible for disabled youth in San Francisco. In January, she was awarded a $5,000 grant by YEF to build her dream program.