What We Do

Over the past seven years youth all over the county have been working to improve education, jobs, health care, and recreational opportunities in hopes of making Contra Costa County a “Youth Friendly County.”

Our youth organizing project empowers youth by giving them the necessary tools to create positive change in their communities.

CCISCO Local Organizing Committees (LOCs) work in groups of 10-15 youth from your city to:

· Choose an issue
· Conduct research
· Host a big community meeting with key decision makers who agree to resolve your concern
· Talk to newspapers, TV and radio stations
· Attend field trips
· Attend Leadership retreats

In the past, CCISCO Youth Organizing has won victories across Contra Costa County and has created after school programs, youth centers, job opportunities and a better quality of education.

Click here to see a brochure for more information.

What Are The Benefits?

To be part of a CCISCO Local Organizing Committee is to be part of a network of youth who work toward solutions. The benefits of joining CCISCO include:

· Meeting new youth in your city and Contra Costa County
· Developing your leadership skills
· Expressing your concerns and being heard
· Meeting and talking to your public officials
· The ability to be a spokesperson to the media
· Fulfill community service hours for school graduation requirements
· Build your resume for College and employment
· Build relationships with community organizations and public officials
· Having fun and hanging out with other like-minded youth
· Attend field trips

Who Should Join?

Any youth from middle school to college (12 to 21) years of age who is willing to learn and develop themselves into leaders.

CCISCO Youth Resources

Contact

Nancy: (925) 313-0206 ext. 15 or nancy@ccisco.org