Our Gente hosted an art-filled night that got creative juices flowing! The local QT’s (Queer + Trans) Youth collection coordinated an evening of light snacks and art-making. Art night was held here at The Epicenter, for self-care, healing, and expression among the community. We had ten beautiful faces join us for our QT Art Night and […]
Summer Scholars 2017
The Epicenter had the amazing opportunity to co-host an exciting, stellar and interactive Summer Scholars camp with CSUMB’s Guardian Scholars program and Monterey County Office of Education. In June, a group of 13 foster students between the ages of 14-18 were given the real college experience. They lived in the dorms on CSUMB’s campus for a week. […]
California Youth Connection’s Monterey Chapter’s 2017 Accomplishments
CYC is doing big things in 2017! Our local issue as of right now is scheduling a meeting with Deputy Director of Family and children’s services, Lori Medina, to discuss how trainings are being done in Monterey County. The CYC members plan on using the skills we obtained at DAC along with knowledge of […]
Adventure Teens 2017
The Epicenter’s first Outdoor Summer Camp was a total success! We recently partnered with The Big Sur Land Trust to bring Adventure Teens to the youth of Monterey County. 15 youth had the opportunity to sleep under the stars, hike in the wilderness, make music with a master percussionists, all while finding their voices through music, writing, […]