Frontline Catalysts

During the year, Frontline Catalysts delivered youth-centered environmental justice, leadership development, eco-healing, and digital storytelling programs serving 222 youth, primarily ages 1124. FC provided 17,781.75 total service hours, exceeding projected participation levels.Catalysts Action Leadership Institute (CALI, formerly OYACA):CALI engaged approximately 40 youth through multi-session leadership cohorts, plus an additional 30 youth through partnership engagement on participatory research, advocacy training, and community engagement activities. Youth participated in climate justice education, research, and civic engagement, culminating in youth-led public presentations and community events. Cohort participants completed 75120+ hours of service.Climate Justice Youth Leadership Program (CJYLD In-School):CJYLD served approximately 90 youth through in-school, electives, and lunchtime programs at 3 Title I schools in OUSD. Programming focused on climate justice education, leadership development, civic engagement, and applied learning, including youth participation in community education, organizing activities, and public meetings related to environmental health.Eco-Healing the Town:Eco-Healing the Town engaged approximately 5060 youth in land-based programming addressing urban heat, food sovereignty, and environmental stewardship. Activities included school garden clubs, urban greening events, creek restoration, stewardship training, and eco-healing workshops, improving green spaces at schools and community sites.Frontline Voices (Summer Program):Frontline Voices served 22 youth through a digital storytelling summer program. Youth created videos and multimedia projects focused on environmental justice and community resilience, building technical, creative, and leadership skills.In addition, Frontline Catalysts hosted 11 community-wide events open to youth, families, and community members, including summits, workshops, volunteer days, and public presentations, expanding access to environmental education and youth leadership opportunities. These events reached 400+ community members collectively and provided entry points for new youth and families to engage with climate justice and eco-healing work without requiring long-term enrollment.