Community Youth Center of San Francisco

Community Youth Center of San Francisco Since 1970, CYC has set the standard for awareness and activism in the Asian community.

For over 55 years, Community Youth Center of San Francisco (CYC) has provided the diverse youth of our city a sense of belonging and vital tools and experiences to succeed in life. Originally founded to address the problems of juvenile delinquency and gang violence in Chinatown, CYC has grown to encompass behavioral health, education, intervention, leadership development, street outreach and workf

orce development in all our programs. We offer services directed at responding to the complex set of issues the youth in our community face including acculturation, difficulties in school, economic hardship, substance abuse, and gang involvement. Our educational enrichment, leadership building, and job-readiness programs have earned CYC a unique reputation as a key agency for Asian youth services in San Francisco.

Every idea starts somewhere.This summer, C*C students had the time to design, test, revise, and create. Whether they wer...
08/05/2026

Every idea starts somewhere.

This summer, C*C students had the time to design, test, revise, and create. Whether they were building a model roller coaster, learning to code, experimenting with 3D printing, or performing music, they discovered that some of the best ideas take time to develop.

It’s a reminder that learning isn’t always about finding the right answer. Sometimes it’s about having the time to keep asking, “What if?”

Read the final story in our Summer at C*C series at the link in our bio.

Every summer, some of the young people who once came to C*C as participants return through our doors once again.This tim...
07/28/2026

Every summer, some of the young people who once came to C*C as participants return through our doors once again.

This time, they’re leading activities, mentoring younger students, and creating the kinds of experiences they once looked forward to themselves.

Read the latest story in our Summer at C*C series and see how one generation of young people helps shape the next. Link in bio.

“I’ve had fun making friends with everyone.”When one student said that, the rest of the group immediately started pointi...
07/24/2026

“I’ve had fun making friends with everyone.”

When one student said that, the rest of the group immediately started pointing at each other, laughing, and calling out every new friend they had made.

It’s a small moment, but one that says a lot about what summer can make possible. As students built friendships, they also found the confidence to ask questions, read out loud, try something new, and return to school ready for what’s next.

Read the latest story in our Summer at C*C series at the link in our bio.

“I’ve had fun making friends with everyone.”When one student said that, the rest of the group immediately started pointi...
07/24/2026

“I’ve had fun making friends with everyone.”

When one student said that, the rest of the group immediately started pointing at each other, laughing, and calling out every new friend they had made.

It’s a small moment, but one that says a lot about what summer can make possible. As students built friendships, they also found the confidence to ask questions, read out loud, try something new, and return to school ready for what’s next.

Read the latest story in our Summer at C*C series at the link in our bio.

Thank you to the San Francisco Giants for inviting C*C to lead a professional development workshop for this summer’s Gia...
07/23/2026

Thank you to the San Francisco Giants for inviting C*C to lead a professional development workshop for this summer’s Giants Ambassadors.

We’re proud to help young people build the skills and confidence they need for work and what’s next.

Learn more about C*C workforce development programs at the link in our bio.

As we prepare for the 2026–2027 school year, C*C has updated our afterschool program fee structure to help more San Fran...
07/17/2026

As we prepare for the 2026–2027 school year, C*C has updated our afterschool program fee structure to help more San Francisco families access high-quality afterschool programs.

Financial assistance is available, and no child will be turned away because of a family’s financial circumstances.

Learn more about the updated fee structure, financial assistance, and enrollment on our website.

Some opportunities begin with seeing them for yourself.This summer, students from C*C Leadership programs, Job Readiness...
07/16/2026

Some opportunities begin with seeing them for yourself.

This summer, students from C*C Leadership programs, Job Readiness for English Language Learners (JRELL), and Young Adult Work Link (YAWL) traveled through Southern California, visiting university campuses, meeting current college students, and experiencing college life beyond what they had seen online.

For many, it was their first time walking through a campus and imagining what their own future could look like there.

Read the second story in our Summer at C*C series at the link in our bio.

This summer, C*C high school students traveled through the American South with the Sojourn Project exploring places that...
07/09/2026

This summer, C*C high school students traveled through the American South with the Sojourn Project exploring places that helped shape the Civil Rights Movement and learning about the history of Chinese American communities in the Mississippi Delta.

The experience offered new ways to understand history, identity, and the connections between communities across generations.

Read the first story in our Summer at C*C series at the link in our bio.

What inspires someone to dedicate more than 20 years to the same community?For Vicky Chung-Louie, it’s the relationships...
07/07/2026

What inspires someone to dedicate more than 20 years to the same community?
For Vicky Chung-Louie, it’s the relationships built over time, with students, families, colleagues, and schools across San Francisco. In our latest blog, she reflects on the moments that have shaped her career and the young people who continue to shape hers.
Read the full story at the link in our bio.

07/03/2026

Last year’s Craving Chinatown brought thousands of people together on Waverly Place to experience the restaurants and small businesses that make San Francisco’s Chinatown unlike anywhere else.
We’re looking forward to doing it again on Saturday, July 11, from 11 am–3 pm.
Tickets are available now. Visit the link in our bio to reserve yours.

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980 Clement Street
San Francisco, CA
94118

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 5pm
Thursday 9:30am - 5pm
Friday 9:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+14157752636

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