Youth Leadership Institute works to build communities where young people and their adult allies come together to create positive social change.

Description:
YLI has regional offices in Fresno, San Francisco, San Mateo and San Rafael to support local youth in taking on leadership roles to address the critical issues facing them and their communities, including education equity; alcohol, tobacco and other drug problems; teen pregnancy; youth violence; nutrition and obesity in society and culture; and self-esteem and marginalization issues among young women.

YLI translates lessons learned into curriculum, conducts trainings, and provides consulting services to share evidence-based “best practices” with advocates and youth development practitioners across California and nationwide.

History:
Founded in 1989 in Marin County, incorporated in 1991, YLI has gone from a cadre of dedicated volunteers to now a staff of 30 professionals across four offices in central and northern California serving thousands of youth.

Contact person: Tina Duong, (phone), (email)
Main office number: (415) 836-9160
Office fax number: (415) 836-0071

Address:

246 1st Street, Suite 400 San Francisco, CA 94105 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.yli.org

Directions:

YLI is located on 1st Street between Howard and Folsom.   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: Montgomery BART,   Walk distance (in minutes): 10   Nearest Bus Stop: Transbay Terminal, 3 minute walk

Miscellaneous Information

Besides English, which languages are spoken at your agency?
	Spanish
What is the minimum age for volunteers at your agency?
	16
Is your agency wheelchair accessible?
	Yes
Does your agency have the capacity to host groups of more than 10?
	Yes
Does your agency have the capacity to host groups of more than 20?
	No