Big Cheers to 75 Years!

City Youth Now is turning 75! To celebrate this milestone, we are holding our Rise Awards as part of our 75th Anniversary Celebration. This special event will take place at Above the Rim at Chase Center on May 22nd, 2025. This celebration will honor our scholarship recipients, recognize those who have made significant contributions to our organization’s success and growth, and celebrate our lasting impact on the community. Additionally, the event will help raise essential funds to support our programs.

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Rise Awards: Through the Years

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At A Glance Impact:

For 75 years, City Youth Now has provided programs and services dedicated to the youth and young adults experiencing the Foster Care or Juvenile Court System. Throughout these years, we have provided the following:

  • Over 70 academic scholarships between 2016-2024, over 90% pursuing higher education and coming from the SF Foster Care/Juvenile Court System

  • Support to approximately 1,000-2,000 youth and young adults a year through our Personal Empowerment Program to promote stability, personal growth, and long-term success

  • Provided over 730 Internships to youth through our Youth Partnering for Education and Employment Program, assisting in first-job experiences and providing supplemental support through personal development workshops and 1:1 trainings

Interested in being a sponsor for our 75th Anniversary Celebration?

If so, please reach out to us at info@cityyouthnow.org. We accept gifts or sponsorship processing through the following means: Check, DAF, PayPal, or ACH/Wire.

  • RISE $1,000

    • Tickets for 2
    • Acknowledgement in event re-cap on website and newsletter

  • IMPACT $2,500

    • Premier tickets for 4 with premium wine and cocktail selection
    • Quarter page slide advertisement in our digital event program
    • Acknowledgement in event re-cap on website and newsletter

  • SOAR $5,000

    • Premier tickets for 6 with premium wine and cocktail selection
    • $2,500 of your donation will pay for one youth scholarship bearing your/your company’s name
    • Half slide advertisement in our digital event program and recognition from podium
    • Acknowledgement in event re-cap on website, newsletter, and social media

  • EMPOWER $10,000

    • Premier tickets for 8 with premium wine and cocktail selection
    • $7,500 of your donation will pay for three youth scholarships bearing your/your company’s name
    • 3/4 page advertisement in our digital event program and recognition from podium
    • Reserved table for you and your guests
    • Acknowledgement in event re-cap on website, newsletter, and social media

  • TRANSFORM

    • Premier tickets for 10 with exclusive wine and cocktail selection
    • $10,000 of your donation will pay for four years’ worth of youth scholarships bearing your/your company’s name
    • Reserved table for you and your guests
    • Full slide advertisement in our digital event program and recognition from podium
    • Acknowledgement in event re-cap on website, newsletter, and social media