Terrace Kidz Marketing Project: Building Real-World Career Pathways for Young People At the Salesian Family Youth Center, we are committed to creating opportunities that prepare young people not only for academic success, but for life and work beyond the classroom. The Terrace Kidz Marketing Project was designed with that purpose at its core — to serve as a career readiness initiative that exposes young people to real professional environments, expectations, and responsibilit

We wrapped up another incredible school year on a high note! Our members celebrated the end of an exciting season of sports leagues, academic enrichment activities, and special events. As the school year came to a close, our staff and volunteers shifted their focus to preparing for an unforgettable summer at Camp Salesian. We are grateful for a fantastic year and look forward to all the fun, growth, and memories that this summer will bring. Camp Salesian 2026 Is Underway! Cam

By JC Montenegro, PhD More than 150 youth gathered at the Salesian Family Youth Center to celebrate soccer, leadership, and the beginning of a summer of service. A dynamic and engaging sharing as Karla motivates a large group of young people in a vibrant community gathering. On Friday night, the gym at the Salesian Family Youth Center transformed into more than a viewing space for the USA vs. Paraguay international soccer match — it became a gathering place where two summer c

Salesian Family Youth Center – Second Annual Youth Conference Report On June 6, 2026, the Salesian Family Youth Center hosted its second Youth Conference, gathering more than 100 teenagers for a full day of reflection, dialogue, and shared learning. The focus of the day was centered on four major areas that young people identified as deeply connected to their daily lives and future: Human Mobility, Youth Employability, Childhood Vulnerability, and Youth Violence & Substance U

A retreat in the mountains of California became a powerful moment of friendship, reflection, and unity among young Salesian leaders preparing for summer camp ministry. Head Counselors from Camp Savio and Camp Salesian gather for a group photo, showcasing teamwork and camaraderie. For the first time ever, the Head Counselors from Camp Salesian and Camp Savio came together to reflect, pray, and prepare for the summer programs that will begin in just a few weeks. What made this

💙✨ Spreading Kindness in Our Community ✨💙 We are grateful to the Boys & Girls Club for inviting our youth to participate in their Kindness Summit. Throughout the event, our youth learned how small acts of kindness can create a meaningful ripple effect in their communities and everyday lives. To make the day even more special, three of our youth won raffle prizes, adding to the excitement and creating lasting memories for everyone involved. ⭐️April Star Student ⭐️ Congratula

The Salesian Family Youth Center is proud to announce a transformative partnership with the Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment Commission (LASEC), made possible through the World Cup 2026 Extraordinary Impact Grant supported by the LA84 Foundation. This initiative brings a historic opportunity to children from Boyle Heights and East Los Angeles—communities where many young people face limited access to organized sports and recreational opportunities. Through this grant, over

Spring is here, and we’re excited for everything happening at our Youth Center! Our sports programs are in full swing, and March was packed with action and memorable moments. We can’t wait to keep the energy going this season as we gear up for an incredible summer camp! ☀️ 💚 Leaders in Service: Girl Scouts Support Long Beach Clean-Up 💚 On March 21, our Girl Scouts participated in a Long Beach clean-up as part of their Take Action Award, joining Justin Rudd and his team. The

Thank you for all that attended our "Noche de Esperanza" ✨ This past month brought us some truly amazing moments and memories! Our 4th Annual Gala, “Una Noche de Esperanza,” was a tremendous success, welcoming nearly 300 attendees and raising $58,297.40 in support of our mission. We are incredibly grateful to everyone who attended, supported, and helped make the evening so special. Because of you, we continue to bring hope, opportunity, and brighter futures to our communit