Programs

  • Climate Justice Leadership Program

    Frontline Catalysts' Climate Justice Leadership Development Program is taught in Title 1 schools in partnership with classroom teachers. Focused on grades 6-12, our Program engages youth in a culturally relevant and community-responsive education that meets students where they are while centering their stories to the larger struggle of climate justice in their communities. Our Program aims for youth to actively engage in and have both access and influence over policy and planning decisions that will inherently impact their futures. The students conduct community science projects on topics of air, soil and water in their communities and present their finding and advocate to city council members and organize their communty through townhalls and other mediums. The success of our Pilot Program has created a demand from other schools in the Bay Area to offer our Program as part of their curriculum. It is currently taught as an elective and as an afterschool program.
    Geographies
    Not indicated
    Dates
    Apr 1, 2021 – Mar 31, 2022
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
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    $22K

  • Program 1 [2025]

    During the year, Frontline Catalysts delivered youth-centered environmental justice, leadership development, eco-healing, and digital storytelling programs serving 222 youth, primarily ages 1124. FC provided 17,781.75 total service hours, exceeding projected participation levels.Catalysts Action Leadership Institute (CALI, formerly OYACA):CALI engaged approximately 40 youth through multi-session leadership cohorts, plus an additional 30 youth through partnership engagement on participatory research, advocacy training, and community engagement activities. Youth participated in climate justice education, research, and civic engagement, culminating in youth-led public presentations and community events. Cohort participants completed 75120+ hours of service.Climate Justice Youth Leadership Program (CJYLD In-School):CJYLD served approximately 90 youth through in-school, electives, and lunchtime programs at 3 Title I schools in OUSD. Programming focused on climate justice education, leadership development, civic engagement, and applied learning, including youth participation in community education, organizing activities, and public meetings related to environmental health.Eco-Healing the Town:Eco-Healing the Town engaged approximately 5060 youth in land-based programming addressing urban heat, food sovereignty, and environmental stewardship. Activities included school garden clubs, urban greening events, creek restoration, stewardship training, and eco-healing workshops, improving green spaces at schools and community sites.Frontline Voices (Summer Program):Frontline Voices served 22 youth through a digital storytelling summer program. Youth created videos and multimedia projects focused on environmental justice and community resilience, building technical, creative, and leadership skills.In addition, Frontline Catalysts hosted 11 community-wide events open to youth, families, and community members, including summits, workshops, volunteer days, and public presentations, expanding access to environmental education and youth leadership opportunities. These events reached 400+ community members collectively and provided entry points for new youth and families to engage with climate justice and eco-healing work without requiring long-term enrollment.
    Geographies
    Not indicated
    Dates
    Apr 1, 2024 – Mar 31, 2025
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
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    $443.2K