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Jc_Montenegro
Jan 163 min read
Rising Together: How the Salesian Family Youth Center is Supporting Los Angeles During the Fires.
In times of crisis, true community shines through. As Los Angeles faces devastating fires that have displaced families and strained local...
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Jc_Montenegro
Jan 23 min read
The Heart of Service: the Stories Behind the Salesian Family Youth Center
In the heart of Boyle Heights, the Salesian Family Youth Center (SFYC) is a place of hope, resilience, and transformation. While its...
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Jc_Montenegro
Dec 26, 20242 min read
Beyond Gifts - Christmas Reflections: Stories of Love and Giving! by JC Montenegro, PhD
At the Salesian Family Youth Center, we celebrate Christmas in a unique way. It’s not about material gifts, but about giving ourselves to...
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Jc_Montenegro
Nov 30, 20241 min read
Giving Tuesday is coming soon!
We have a need that we hope you can help us meet—our Game Room currently lacks couches where our young people can sit, relax, and...
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Jc_Montenegro
Nov 28, 20241 min read
Cutest video ever... do you agree?
When I watch this video, I can't stop thinking about the miracles that have happened this year for us to be here serving the children of...
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Jc_Montenegro
Nov 9, 20242 min read
Ready for our 2025 Gala - It is time... don't miss this opportunity.
Hello dear friends and supporters, In this e-news issue, we are excited to share some important updates about the Salesian Family Youth...
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Jc_Montenegro
Oct 12, 20242 min read
Transforming Lives: Discover the Impact of the Salesian Family Youth Center in Our Latest Report
Are you ready to be inspired by the transformative work happening in our community? We invite you to explore our latest End of Year...
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Jc_Montenegro
Sep 28, 20243 min read
JC Montenegro & Luis Chacon will be Principals at LAUSD?
What am I doing Friday evening at the Youth Center when everyone has gone home? It does not make sense! But it does; the reason why I am...
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Jc_Montenegro
Sep 7, 20242 min read
Empowering Voices: Young Writers from Boyle Heights Shine at Salesian Family Youth Center
In a moving celebration of creativity and resilience, seven young writers from the Boyle Heights community recently presented their first...
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Jc_Montenegro
Jul 15, 20242 min read
Building Resilience: How Summer Camps Help Young People To Deal With Frustration.
This article is written by JC Montenegro, PhD. Based on my experience managing summer programs and working closely with young people, I...
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Jc_Montenegro
Jul 8, 20242 min read
Unleashing the Power of Youth: Camp Salesian's Impactful Initiatives
This is a quick information about our summer program and its impact. I hope you enjoy it!
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Jc_Montenegro
Jun 17, 20243 min read
When you feel safe you learn: a secret weapon for children. By JC Montenegro, PhD
When kids feel safe, they thrive. Discover how a nurturing environment unlocks potential at Salesian Family Youth Center. Read Jason Ngo's s
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Jc_Montenegro
Jun 4, 20242 min read
Empowering Youth to Make a Difference: Visiting children on Skid Row a homeless neighborhood.
Written by Luis Chacon! Yesterday's experience in Skid Row was a powerful demonstration of youth empowerment and the impact of community...
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Jc_Montenegro
May 23, 20242 min read
Enhancing Service Quality Through Team Improvement at Salesian Family Youth Center. By JC Montenegro, PhD.
The Salesian Family Youth Center's admin team evaluations highlighted areas for improvement. We'll integrate feedback to enhance our impact.
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Jc_Montenegro
May 16, 20245 min read
Amazing times... you want to read this e-news!
Time flies, and we have had many unique opportunities to change the lives of our young people. We have also faced challenges regarding...
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Luis Chacon
Mar 20, 20244 min read
SFYC Lights Up LA with Youth Empowerment, Community Engagement, and Inspiring Events!
February has been a busy month. We had our second annual gala, where we raised $70,060.24 thanks to the support of many good people like...
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Luis Chacon
Feb 29, 20242 min read
Having fun and raising 65k... curious? keep reading! :)
By JC Montenegro, CEO of the Salesian Family Youth Center Two years ago, the Salesian Family Youth Center embarked on a journey that...
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Luis Chacon
Feb 1, 20246 min read
LA Chamber of Commerce awarded the Salesian Family Youth Center... and more!!!
Thank you so much for being part of our Salesian Family! This month, our center had plenty of activities and exciting moments. We hope...
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Luis Chacon
Dec 27, 20235 min read
A Dynamic Dive into Youth Leadership, Social Impact, and Festive Joy in the Months of November & December!
Merry Christmas from the bottom of our hearts! While in the Christmas season, we wanted to extend our best wishes to you and your loved...
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Jc_Montenegro
Oct 30, 20235 min read
What's New? Catch up on the Last Two Months with Our Exciting E-News
We have been very busy since Camp Salesian ended. We've caught up with many activities and projects, and started the new school year. In...
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