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Peninsula groups hope to increase Hispanic voter turnout with help from youth ambassadors
September 25, 2024
The League of Women Voters of South San Mateo County, 'Anamatangi Polynesian Voices, and Youth Community Service are working to get people in the Latino and Polynesian communities engaged.
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Opinion: Young people can connect to mental health services
August 18, 2024
by Joe Simitian
Behavioral health center set to open in San Jose next year
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City of East Palo Alto honors ‘Pasifika’ culture in weekend community event
July 17, 2024
Organizers say cultural celebrations help preserve arts, language and heritage
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Opinion: How cities can combat loneliness
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Intergenerational Reflection and Growth at the 2023 Shinnyo-en Foundation Annual Retreat
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Peer-led mental health program lets students know they’re not alone
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‘Radical convenience’ spurs East Palo Alto vaccination push
August 27, 2021
Local leaders, high schoolers lead door-to-door vaccination campaign to boost city’s immunization rate
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A long way to go: Retiring Youth Community Service head assesses progress on empowering young people
September 21, 2020
For Leif Erickson, more work lies ahead to improve youth mental health
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